tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48926818139919070262018-03-05T08:21:32.157-08:00A Day in the Life of Kari and MalachiAshleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-60424026164224955852012-11-08T21:37:00.004-08:002012-11-08T21:37:51.042-08:00Update!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ml-d4TJm9Uo/UJyC-kWEXOI/AAAAAAAADMs/8N0CltZGENQ/s1600/199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ml-d4TJm9Uo/UJyC-kWEXOI/AAAAAAAADMs/8N0CltZGENQ/s320/199.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Looking back over the past few months, I can truly say that God has been with our family!&nbsp; My heart is a little overwhelmed tonight with thankfulness to the Lord for being so merciful and gracious to us.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1Hnzis5It4/UJyHrFUcL3I/AAAAAAAADNo/itNj-6xGLUw/s1600/108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H1Hnzis5It4/UJyHrFUcL3I/AAAAAAAADNo/itNj-6xGLUw/s320/108.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Kari's last stay in the hospital was very rough.&nbsp; I won't sugar coat it...it was a long 8 days that we struggled through.&nbsp; Thank God her counts were good though and are holding steady still!&nbsp; She has good days and bad days, which is to be expected with this sickness.&nbsp; But we've had more good days than bad since her last hospital visit and for that, we're so thankful!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KtMKPxhnzdA/UJyI83wxBrI/AAAAAAAADOA/rJNaYTc1gGg/s1600/186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KtMKPxhnzdA/UJyI83wxBrI/AAAAAAAADOA/rJNaYTc1gGg/s320/186.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I have some news to share.&nbsp; The kids and I will be relocating to Alabama in a few weeks!&nbsp; Details will come at some point along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the coming weeks and months I'll also share what great and wonderful things God is doing for us.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cn9WTgNAxbs/UJyIMSJ-I2I/AAAAAAAADNw/6E21kG1j-hE/s1600/099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cn9WTgNAxbs/UJyIMSJ-I2I/AAAAAAAADNw/6E21kG1j-hE/s320/099.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />Thanks so much for your prayers and support.&nbsp; You all mean so much to us!&nbsp; We love you!<br /><br />(I had lots of pictures to add to this post but Blogger is being crazy.&nbsp; Hope to add more on the next post.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_V4KABuNH8/UJyV-dhGZQI/AAAAAAAADP8/UauvpEFDjeU/s1600/083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>&nbsp;</div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-76295485905645230352012-10-12T08:08:00.002-07:002012-10-12T08:08:59.092-07:00Another Rough Week For Kari<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SqIHCVhr67U/UHgwf0IK8FI/AAAAAAAADJ8/jfNMR9VkFes/s1600/photo%2B1-715040.JPG" style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5798437843366506578" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SqIHCVhr67U/UHgwf0IK8FI/AAAAAAAADJ8/jfNMR9VkFes/s320/photo%2B1-715040.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="mobile-photo"><br />Kari is in the hospital again struggling with fever. Sis. Ashlee took her in about 3:00 AM Tuesday morning and her fever has pretty much be raging since then. This is the latest text from Sis. Ashlee this morning. (Friday)</div><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>There's not really been any change since yesterday. She's still running fevers around the clock and we are seeing that the Tylenol isn't helping at times. We had to use ice packs around 1:00 am to bring it down since it had only been 2 hours since her last dose of Tylenol. They stopped the flu meds because all the tests so far are negative. They are saying it's a bad virus?! Her counts are staying good although platelets have dropped quite a bit, which is to be expected. As long as her counts are good, nobody is too concerned about the virus. It should run its course eventually. Please pray for fevers to go away!</i></blockquote>Would you please pray for little Kari, her mother and her brother and the whole family? They need the strength of God right now and we know that God is able to help them. Let's band together, folks and believe God for a miracle!<br /><br />Davy Boggs<br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ONMjwdEDGjA/UHgwg-Wc7OI/AAAAAAAADKI/tq9iG1WXj-E/s1600/photo%2B2-718750.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5798437863290629346" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ONMjwdEDGjA/UHgwg-Wc7OI/AAAAAAAADKI/tq9iG1WXj-E/s320/photo%2B2-718750.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nsEY8hUATHU/UHgwhrKK3DI/AAAAAAAADKU/em0pi3Vh6ZM/s1600/photo%2B3-722098.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5798437875318709298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nsEY8hUATHU/UHgwhrKK3DI/AAAAAAAADKU/em0pi3Vh6ZM/s320/photo%2B3-722098.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wokeKG4KIMY/UHgwiMyZPoI/AAAAAAAADKg/7fH16p3_Wjc/s1600/photo%2B4-723987.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5798437884345794178" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wokeKG4KIMY/UHgwiMyZPoI/AAAAAAAADKg/7fH16p3_Wjc/s320/photo%2B4-723987.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kKjP4nYJD80/UHgwiqA3ssI/AAAAAAAADKs/CeJO1N1gKiM/s1600/photo%2B5-726622.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5798437892191138498" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kKjP4nYJD80/UHgwiqA3ssI/AAAAAAAADKs/CeJO1N1gKiM/s320/photo%2B5-726622.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-otPp4jExpFs/UHgw_W1dQvI/AAAAAAAADLQ/BmyKeh3ZqKc/s1600/photo%2B1-741304.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5798438385259201266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-otPp4jExpFs/UHgw_W1dQvI/AAAAAAAADLQ/BmyKeh3ZqKc/s320/photo%2B1-741304.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nDBRt_hpxFc/UHgxAHIn9OI/AAAAAAAADLc/Y6MBVZjBxDc/s1600/photo%2B2-743863.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5798438398224495842" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nDBRt_hpxFc/UHgxAHIn9OI/AAAAAAAADLc/Y6MBVZjBxDc/s320/photo%2B2-743863.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div>Pictures from Bond last week...<br /><br /><img height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zLJBFawozqQ/UG0MEX3DOlI/AAAAAAAAYiQ/q1rvzu5w3BE/s320/photo%2B4-793657.JPG" width="320" /><br /><br /><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bgOlCZKVim0/UHAb05OmiqI/AAAAAAAAYz4/ax_CjrVSg7o/s320/photo%2B5-735619.JPG" /><br /><br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AujS53YK-SA/UHAboKKnKpI/AAAAAAAAYyY/M4TpqhBASgo/s320/photo%2B2-784325.JPG" /><br /><br /><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qtdGjDTnfYo/UHAeIEXms_I/AAAAAAAAY5I/DvrLNsuOB5A/s320/photo%2B3-724712.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-47548148379418480622012-09-15T06:14:00.001-07:002012-09-15T06:14:14.720-07:00Galatians 6:2Thank you, Bro. Davy, for posting for the past week or so for me.&nbsp; You do an awesome job!&nbsp; You're much better at keeping this blog up than me. <br /><br />What an interesting past few weeks we've had!&nbsp; Last week in the hospital was, quite frankly, one disaster after another.&nbsp; By far, it was one of the worst weeks we've had since beginning this journey but God was faithful to bring us through. <br /><br />I could do an entire post of the various&nbsp;events that took place during our hospital stay and the&nbsp;terrible time we had while there (although Kari always enjoys her&nbsp;nurses, doctors, and people that come to play with her in the hospital).&nbsp; However, my heart&nbsp;is full of something else when I think about last week.&nbsp; <br /><br /><strong>Galatians 6:2 says this:&nbsp; Bear ye one another's burdens,&nbsp;and so fulfil the law of&nbsp;Christ.</strong>&nbsp; <br />This scripture came to my mind last week after some very tough days. Days when the only thing that got me through were the prayers of Godly people.&nbsp; After one very tough night, my nerves were getting the best of me.&nbsp; I sent a text to some friends&nbsp;who I knew would pray with me for calm and peace in the middle of the storm.&nbsp; Not long after I sent the text, Ivy&nbsp;reminded me of Psalms 91.&nbsp; I felt the peace start settling when I read the scripture.&nbsp; About 15 minutes later, my friend, Anna, called and we had prayer together over the phone.&nbsp; The Lord came by and I had an instant calm inside.&nbsp; All week, there were those that lifted me up in prayer and those prayers held me together.&nbsp;If I wasn't before, &nbsp;I'm convinced now that God's people are truly the BEST.&nbsp; <br /><br />It brought new meaning to Galatians 6:2.&nbsp; When&nbsp;we couldn't hold&nbsp;ourselves&nbsp;up...my heart overflows with thankfulness to the Lord for those friends and family who will go to God in earnest prayer that God might move on our behalf!<br /><br />When we get under the load of someone else's burden and feel the pain and sorrow that they're facing, I personally believe that God&nbsp;will honor those prayers&nbsp;in a special way.<br /><br />In&nbsp;Luke chapter 5,&nbsp;it talks about the sick man who was unable to get to Jesus.&nbsp; It was his friends&nbsp; who found a way to let him down&nbsp;through the roof that Jesus&nbsp;might touch him.&nbsp; They had faith that Jesus could heal him and, when he couldn't carry himself to Jesus, they got under the load&nbsp;and carried him themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have been carried the past few weeks!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CYEwbH7ESQ0/UFR18EFCs8I/AAAAAAAADI4/ggLbwAUfmmA/s1600/109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CYEwbH7ESQ0/UFR18EFCs8I/AAAAAAAADI4/ggLbwAUfmmA/s320/109.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This precious boy, Chandler,&nbsp;from Virginia prays for Kari every night.&nbsp; From Bro. Davy's previous post, you can see all of the other&nbsp;children that pray for Kari.&nbsp; I've been told that there are so many kids that ask about Kari and keep up with how she's doing.&nbsp;God certainly honored their prayers last week when Kari was so sick.&nbsp; God had his hand on her!<br /><br />What a privilege for my kids and I to be friends with such&nbsp;prayer warriors.&nbsp; Truly, God has blessed us with such an awesome support system.&nbsp; My heart is full this morning.&nbsp; Full of gratitude to my friends that have carried us.&nbsp; Full of gratitude to God for not only moving for Kari&nbsp;and I&nbsp;last week, but for allowing us to have friends in this life.&nbsp; <br /><br /><strong>Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.</strong><br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-28470968418982739062012-09-10T21:56:00.001-07:002012-09-10T21:56:51.768-07:00Quick Update - Back Home!These pictures are responses to Kari's <a href="http://kariandmalachi.blogspot.com/2012/09/pray-4-kari-noe.html">picture</a> the other day. <br /><br /><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nu87yvL3sxM/UE5WwiEsQ7I/AAAAAAAADF4/O9773Hf3nAI/s1600/photo%2B1-798293.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786657962997859250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nu87yvL3sxM/UE5WwiEsQ7I/AAAAAAAADF4/O9773Hf3nAI/s320/photo%2B1-798293.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yDQyEr6e-9k/UE5WxaAwoBI/AAAAAAAADGE/jzVeiW4WWsY/s1600/photo%2B2-700713.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786657978013753362" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yDQyEr6e-9k/UE5WxaAwoBI/AAAAAAAADGE/jzVeiW4WWsY/s320/photo%2B2-700713.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNUlJ8bdj84/UE5WxtG9TBI/AAAAAAAADGQ/yaHFOH_v8_k/s1600/photo%2B3-702664.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786657983140023314" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZNUlJ8bdj84/UE5WxtG9TBI/AAAAAAAADGQ/yaHFOH_v8_k/s320/photo%2B3-702664.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y_ojnl1ZSuo/UE5WyM3b2WI/AAAAAAAADGc/HeYEWMjlARY/s1600/photo%2B4-704402.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786657991664851298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y_ojnl1ZSuo/UE5WyM3b2WI/AAAAAAAADGc/HeYEWMjlARY/s320/photo%2B4-704402.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JeS_thE-uWg/UE5Wyja4zzI/AAAAAAAADGo/Hp-PReysgys/s1600/photo%2B5-706043.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786657997719129906" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JeS_thE-uWg/UE5Wyja4zzI/AAAAAAAADGo/Hp-PReysgys/s320/photo%2B5-706043.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-hcM8eG0Wc/UE5W2nhj8YI/AAAAAAAADG0/FwK1Awa4J2E/s1600/photo%2B1-722285.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786658067540341122" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2-hcM8eG0Wc/UE5W2nhj8YI/AAAAAAAADG0/FwK1Awa4J2E/s320/photo%2B1-722285.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vINBIia-5vQ/UE5W3FFzwEI/AAAAAAAADHA/-neQOYaFHew/s1600/photo%2B2-723691.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786658075477000258" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vINBIia-5vQ/UE5W3FFzwEI/AAAAAAAADHA/-neQOYaFHew/s320/photo%2B2-723691.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HPLkaduoweU/UE5W3ZPeX4I/AAAAAAAADHM/NrpGFOajXow/s1600/photo%2B3-724964.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786658080886251394" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HPLkaduoweU/UE5W3ZPeX4I/AAAAAAAADHM/NrpGFOajXow/s320/photo%2B3-724964.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b4GDQxUW6WM/UE5W3ud5rCI/AAAAAAAADHY/7v48RhXKdO8/s1600/photo%2B4-726246.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786658086583905314" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b4GDQxUW6WM/UE5W3ud5rCI/AAAAAAAADHY/7v48RhXKdO8/s320/photo%2B4-726246.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-GlGoqQP5A/UE5W35--k_I/AAAAAAAADHk/Yqq8l99rUJ8/s1600/photo%2B5-727727.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786658089675428850" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W-GlGoqQP5A/UE5W35--k_I/AAAAAAAADHk/Yqq8l99rUJ8/s320/photo%2B5-727727.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdGUhXd8Ruw/UE5W4sSFj0I/AAAAAAAADHw/FpMuoQAA7Pg/s1600/photo-730582.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5786658103177350978" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdGUhXd8Ruw/UE5W4sSFj0I/AAAAAAAADHw/FpMuoQAA7Pg/s320/photo-730582.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><br />Quick update:<br /><br />Kari went home from the hospital on Saturday. She is weak and tired but eating and feeling pretty good. Her hair is continuing to fall out and they say that, although its not unheard of, it's rare to have hair loss in the maintenance phase of treatment. So I guess Kari fell into that small percentile of kids that continue to have hair loss. <br /><br />She went to have her counts checked Monday and they are still not high enough for chemo to start back but they are significantly higher! PRAISE THE LORD!<br /><br />Thanks so much for praying. Keep it up, please!Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-64548349626579409932012-09-07T09:21:00.000-07:002012-09-07T11:13:52.737-07:00Pray 4 Kari Noe<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lZfuZqU4PhE/UEoZcoC4tlI/AAAAAAAADDI/sB2uqhHqV5k/s1600/photo-757847.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785464650887378514" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lZfuZqU4PhE/UEoZcoC4tlI/AAAAAAAADDI/sB2uqhHqV5k/s320/photo-757847.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Kari made this sign herself a few minutes ago. You can tell by the look in her precious little eyes that she does not feel well this morning but she smiled just for you. Please Pray for Kari Noe!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A link to&nbsp;<a href="http://kariandmalachi.blogspot.com/2012/09/god-we-need-you-now_5.html" target="_blank">Yesterday's Post asking for prayer for Kari.</a></div><br />Sis. Ashlee sent this earlier today....<br /><i>"Kari was having tenderness in her belly yesterday so they did an x ray and an ultrasound to be sure nothing was going on. Things....moved (lol) last night and her belly feels much better. However, we are still having fevers and counts continue to drop. They still think this is a virus as there are several kids in here with similar symptoms. No explanations for the hair loss. Very very strange and we are asking God to just stop it. So as of now, it's a waiting game for her counts and fevers."</i><br /><br />These pictures were taken during some of the better moments over the last few days. Leave Kari a comment and continue to pray!<br /><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tk14gNYy3WU/UEoR1cEuczI/AAAAAAAADAo/n-lmLZOcqqw/s1600/photo%2B1-709435.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456281077576498" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tk14gNYy3WU/UEoR1cEuczI/AAAAAAAADAo/n-lmLZOcqqw/s320/photo%2B1-709435.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1wvOsv_dcYI/UEoR13FXiTI/AAAAAAAADA0/h7GFmPz4CJ8/s1600/photo%2B2-711485.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456288328026418" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1wvOsv_dcYI/UEoR13FXiTI/AAAAAAAADA0/h7GFmPz4CJ8/s320/photo%2B2-711485.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WZDyef80Z8k/UEoR2SInMxI/AAAAAAAADBA/Vp-_tJ988FA/s1600/photo%2B3-713629.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456295589393170" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WZDyef80Z8k/UEoR2SInMxI/AAAAAAAADBA/Vp-_tJ988FA/s320/photo%2B3-713629.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gpw1YS3kuZU/UEoR2xltjbI/AAAAAAAADBM/5APsyPQtx0M/s1600/photo%2B4-715341.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456304032943538" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gpw1YS3kuZU/UEoR2xltjbI/AAAAAAAADBM/5APsyPQtx0M/s320/photo%2B4-715341.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nOZrkV3jozY/UEoSCdn8PmI/AAAAAAAADBY/4v2p7KO1I7U/s1600/photo%2B1-761827.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456504832015970" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nOZrkV3jozY/UEoSCdn8PmI/AAAAAAAADBY/4v2p7KO1I7U/s320/photo%2B1-761827.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QpeDbpzZ7aM/UEoSC7B5C7I/AAAAAAAADBk/IvJUUtS6VhQ/s1600/photo%2B2-763433.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456512725486514" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QpeDbpzZ7aM/UEoSC7B5C7I/AAAAAAAADBk/IvJUUtS6VhQ/s320/photo%2B2-763433.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJiqbXcuq-4/UEoSDbxG82I/AAAAAAAADBw/MCEAfptEGFA/s1600/photo%2B3-765439.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456521513464674" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJiqbXcuq-4/UEoSDbxG82I/AAAAAAAADBw/MCEAfptEGFA/s320/photo%2B3-765439.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PIu6PSS7GAA/UEoSD07DnHI/AAAAAAAADB8/HicBGGFOPgg/s1600/photo%2B4-767663.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456528266075250" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PIu6PSS7GAA/UEoSD07DnHI/AAAAAAAADB8/HicBGGFOPgg/s320/photo%2B4-767663.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2bSs1tz8my8/UEoSEqA_AEI/AAAAAAAADCI/jYE8T-J-nlk/s1600/photo%2B5-770359.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785456542518018114" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2bSs1tz8my8/UEoSEqA_AEI/AAAAAAAADCI/jYE8T-J-nlk/s320/photo%2B5-770359.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZC4tfggiv8E/UEoeN2TqDKI/AAAAAAAADEI/c2Gnfy-ce1A/s1600/photo%2B1-779180.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785469894575918242" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZC4tfggiv8E/UEoeN2TqDKI/AAAAAAAADEI/c2Gnfy-ce1A/s320/photo%2B1-779180.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo">...And some of the tougher moments...</div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pkfA9wre98I/UEoeOSlyDuI/AAAAAAAADEU/GJBuHNgoSxg/s1600/photo%2B2-781115.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785469902168133346" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pkfA9wre98I/UEoeOSlyDuI/AAAAAAAADEU/GJBuHNgoSxg/s320/photo%2B2-781115.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ATk0qkZlGcw/UEoeO0aO7WI/AAAAAAAADEg/9laErPMWG5g/s1600/photo%2B3-782970.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785469911246499170" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ATk0qkZlGcw/UEoeO0aO7WI/AAAAAAAADEg/9laErPMWG5g/s320/photo%2B3-782970.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5PaPudv8stY/UEoePepScTI/AAAAAAAADEs/-zH7lsXV_gE/s1600/photo%2B4-784944.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785469922583933234" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5PaPudv8stY/UEoePepScTI/AAAAAAAADEs/-zH7lsXV_gE/s320/photo%2B4-784944.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YyphwEwV6dk/UEoePhPJPYI/AAAAAAAADE4/U4wdVc1Czl4/s1600/photo%2B5-786720.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5785469923279584642" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YyphwEwV6dk/UEoePhPJPYI/AAAAAAAADE4/U4wdVc1Czl4/s320/photo%2B5-786720.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo">Davy</div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://www.boggsblogs.com/" target="_blank">www.boggsblogs.com</a></div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-36949370538460156272012-09-05T21:56:00.000-07:002012-09-07T11:38:44.741-07:00God, We Need You Now!God, We Need You Now! <br /><br />Update: Added Pictures <a href="http://kariandmalachi.blogspot.com/2012/09/pray-4-kari-noe.html" target="_blank">HERE</a><br /><br />That is the heart cry of Sis. Ashlee and everybody that is fervently praying for little Kari right now and we are asking that everybody join in that urgent Prayer. <br /><br />Kari's fever spiked on Sunday so Sis. Ashlee took her to the hospital and they are still there. Her fever seems to be under control at times but her ANC counts are very low. <br /><br />She has also had spells when she feels terrible and some of her hair is falling out. As of Wednesday evening they had no clue as to why it is coming out. It is pretty upsetting to Kari since she has already lost her hair twice. <br /><br />Her fever spiked again Wednesday evening so we pray Oh God We Need You Now! Will you join us in this prayer for Kari? <br /><br />Will you spread the word that prayer is needed now? Post this link every where? Send it out by email. Pray fervently! <br /><br />It was a desperate father that brought his son to Jesus. That dad prayed passionately "If you can do anything have compassion on us and help us." <br /><br />Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. <br /><br />The dad replied, Lord I believe help thou my unbelief. <br /><br />Lord I believe but when my baby's sick in the middle of the night... <br /><br />Lord I believe but when it seems like we are all alone... <br /><br />Lord I believe but sometimes the walls of life are closing in... <br /><br />Lord I believe but all these things cause the doubt to creep in... <br /><br />Lord I believe help thou my unbelief. <br /><br />He professed his faith and confessed his doubt. And what was the result? The Lord healed his son. <br /><br />His profession of faith was not disqualified by his confession of doubt! <br /><br />Praise God! <br /><br />You may say, "My faith is not perfect... <br /><br />I am plagued with doubt... <br /><br />My faith feels weak..." <br /><br />Friend, it is not the quality of our faith! <br /><br />It is not the quantity of our faith! <br /><br />It is the Object of our faith! <br /><br />Who do we believe in? We believe in God! We believe God is able! We believe God will do it! <br /><br />That desperate dad brought his tormented son to Christ. He believed that God was able, even though he confessed his doubts. <br /><br />The son went home Healed. <br /><br />The father went home Happy. <br /><br />And a family went home Whole! <br /><br />Oh God we need you now And we believe you are going to give Kari and Ashlee a miracle. Calm the storm, Lord! Bring the counts up and smite the fever and the reason for it! Speak peace into their hearts and healing into Kari's body. We believe it in Jesus name. <br /><br />Pray with us Saints of God. <br /><br />Davy Boggs <br />- Updating you by Sis. Ashlee's request. She did not ask for the sermon. That is a bonus. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.boggsblogs.com/">www.boggsblogs.com</a><br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-84129320171035960162012-08-30T12:47:00.000-07:002012-08-30T12:47:18.326-07:00Hospital Visit/Field TripLast Tuesday, Kari had to have a spinal, chemo, and also start a round of steroids.&nbsp; All three of which are not fun but Kari usually does pretty well with it.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XQKTOcDtbqc/UD-8QRjmvAI/AAAAAAAAC94/JAY9mVps3D0/s1600/DSCN0662.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XQKTOcDtbqc/UD-8QRjmvAI/AAAAAAAAC94/JAY9mVps3D0/s320/DSCN0662.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />HOWEVER.&nbsp; It seems like on the days that I think we will breeze in and out of clinic and go about our merry way, we end up having a doozy.&nbsp; That's exactly what we had last Tuesday and the 5 days following.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6s336sUiD1w/UD-8mP24YRI/AAAAAAAAC-A/hwMk6tnhaj4/s1600/DSCN0651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6s336sUiD1w/UD-8mP24YRI/AAAAAAAAC-A/hwMk6tnhaj4/s320/DSCN0651.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ugXiaZKDos0/UD-8zeB10oI/AAAAAAAAC-I/JMlj4NssMGY/s1600/DSCN0669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ugXiaZKDos0/UD-8zeB10oI/AAAAAAAAC-I/JMlj4NssMGY/s320/DSCN0669.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Normally, Kari wakes up from her spinal, eats a snack, and then we go party at the mall.&nbsp; During this particular spinal, they had to suction her nose and mouth which meant she didn't lay flat after the procedure.&nbsp; They have never had to do this before and I'm still a little confused as to&nbsp;why they had to this time.&nbsp; They explained why but it doesn't make sense that this was the first time she would have had to have it done in all the 50 times she's had a spinal.&nbsp; Also, suctioning down her throat meant she had a terrible sore throat when she woke up and couldn't swallow.&nbsp; On top of all that, her counts were so low that we were going home pretty much&nbsp;on house arrest.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dwMSPP-XHdY/UD-9dFuEuNI/AAAAAAAAC-Q/_kEhaUUf2NQ/s1600/DSCN0661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dwMSPP-XHdY/UD-9dFuEuNI/AAAAAAAAC-Q/_kEhaUUf2NQ/s320/DSCN0661.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Long story short,&nbsp;Kari ended up with a spinal headache and severe sore throat.&nbsp;&nbsp;The pain so severe that&nbsp;all she could do was lay&nbsp;in bed and try to drink hot tea.&nbsp; By&nbsp;Sunday morning,&nbsp;we headed to the hospital for fluids and some stronger pain meds.&nbsp;&nbsp;I think I've mentioned before that Kari loves&nbsp;going to the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;The nurses&nbsp;love her and they give her all kinds of special attention.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'll have to say,&nbsp;they do make it much easier to be&nbsp;there.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VYCfHAfmIXQ/UD--fDG530I/AAAAAAAAC-s/rMYtmeV_JFU/s1600/DSCN0672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VYCfHAfmIXQ/UD--fDG530I/AAAAAAAAC-s/rMYtmeV_JFU/s320/DSCN0672.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Monday afternoon, Kari was up dancing with the clown and&nbsp;doing tricks and telling jokes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her doctor took one look at her and decided she could go&nbsp;home, especially after confirming that her counts recovered 1400 points in 7 days!&nbsp; I know that God moved for Kari and I appreciate all of the prayers that were offered up for us during the last week!&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-82dfYA1pVGc/UD--xd86GBI/AAAAAAAAC-0/-0Q73XN9wAQ/s1600/DSCN0681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-82dfYA1pVGc/UD--xd86GBI/AAAAAAAAC-0/-0Q73XN9wAQ/s320/DSCN0681.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gzips2DYsvo/UD---zL_CXI/AAAAAAAAC_A/QDgupuTIZ0U/s1600/DSCN0685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Gzips2DYsvo/UD---zL_CXI/AAAAAAAAC_A/QDgupuTIZ0U/s320/DSCN0685.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />After being confined to the walls of our house all last week and being in the hospital, we decided to take a break and visit Memaw's house for a few days.&nbsp; It has been a much needed and refreshing break!&nbsp; We even met up with the homeschool group today and had so much fun with them! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gsXKQJDt0oY/UD-_idQkG7I/AAAAAAAAC_I/XcF2l2dFrnM/s1600/DSCN0689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gsXKQJDt0oY/UD-_idQkG7I/AAAAAAAAC_I/XcF2l2dFrnM/s320/DSCN0689.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lv45km7yDec/UD-_u5X_Z9I/AAAAAAAAC_Q/szfoUDAOuNs/s1600/DSCN0692.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lv45km7yDec/UD-_u5X_Z9I/AAAAAAAAC_Q/szfoUDAOuNs/s320/DSCN0692.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Speaking of homeschooling, it's going terrific!&nbsp; We've definitely had our moments, but altogether, the kids are doing great and I'm even liking it!&nbsp; Ha! Who knew? (Heather and Sarah...I know you're saying "I told you so" right now. LOL)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OWN4UKRW9sQ/UD_AMTzuNII/AAAAAAAAC_Y/OOj5cNGdxD4/s1600/DSCN0701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OWN4UKRW9sQ/UD_AMTzuNII/AAAAAAAAC_Y/OOj5cNGdxD4/s320/DSCN0701.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enKDDacXDxA/UD_AaWT0IaI/AAAAAAAAC_o/L-tiYu8OKU4/s1600/DSCN0705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-enKDDacXDxA/UD_AaWT0IaI/AAAAAAAAC_o/L-tiYu8OKU4/s320/DSCN0705.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />Remember, the walk is September 22nd!&nbsp; We would love to have you join us.&nbsp; If you need more information, please email me at <a href="mailto:kariandmalachi@live.com">kariandmalachi@live.com</a>.&nbsp; Thank you for your prayers and support!&nbsp; We love you!<br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-12146335627473868422012-08-17T10:35:00.000-07:002012-08-17T10:35:04.083-07:00Kari's 5th Birthday PartyI apologize for being so late doing this post!!&nbsp; Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes to Kari.&nbsp; We read each one together and she loved it!&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hHecJAQLG1c/UC52twNqsRI/AAAAAAAAC60/H7dXL98gKow/s1600/041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hHecJAQLG1c/UC52twNqsRI/AAAAAAAAC60/H7dXL98gKow/s320/041.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XqYbSRNdcGs/UC524ZSSP3I/AAAAAAAAC68/LDP9f0I66vM/s1600/044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XqYbSRNdcGs/UC524ZSSP3I/AAAAAAAAC68/LDP9f0I66vM/s320/044.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />The party went great!&nbsp; Aside from all the flies that wouldn't get away from the food, of course.&nbsp; I will say that this will probably be the last party I ever do with the food outside.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Heather, you did an AWESOME job on the cake and the watermelon.&nbsp; Those were my favorite decorations.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMOtD24HvHE/UC530dDzWUI/AAAAAAAAC7U/6-jNDLxpfPQ/s1600/045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMOtD24HvHE/UC530dDzWUI/AAAAAAAAC7U/6-jNDLxpfPQ/s320/045.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />A big thank you to Sarah, Heather, Laura and whoever else helped me decorate and make food!&nbsp; I couldn't have done it without you.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BGTeRcSyrgU/UC5-8kU62jI/AAAAAAAAC80/oSvwqSAy_K0/s1600/046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BGTeRcSyrgU/UC5-8kU62jI/AAAAAAAAC80/oSvwqSAy_K0/s320/046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />I was proud of both Kari and Malachi for their behaviour during the party.&nbsp;With each and every gift that Kari opened, she turned to thank the person that got it for her and&nbsp;to tell them how much she loved it.&nbsp;Malachi received some gifts too and he did the same thing!&nbsp; I was so proud of my babies!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iQ9oXyk8nuk/UC55E8vIAJI/AAAAAAAAC7c/UK_HUW030Z0/s1600/065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iQ9oXyk8nuk/UC55E8vIAJI/AAAAAAAAC7c/UK_HUW030Z0/s320/065.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbMW9Msvu0U/UC55fN6g_OI/AAAAAAAAC7w/iseTKzsyGxc/s1600/Indiana-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbMW9Msvu0U/UC55fN6g_OI/AAAAAAAAC7w/iseTKzsyGxc/s320/Indiana-001.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br />I have quite a few pictures left to post of the part but for some reason, Blogger is having issues.&nbsp; So, there will be more party pictures later!&nbsp; <br /><br />For those of you that are interested in joining us for the Light the Night Walk on September 22nd, please email me at <a href="mailto:kariandmalachi@live.com">kariandmalachi@live.com</a>.&nbsp; We are getting shirt orders together and I need a count of who needs a Team Kari shirt!&nbsp; <br /><br />Thank you for your continued support and prayers!&nbsp; We love you!<br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-63181968183468806292012-07-31T17:38:00.001-07:002012-07-31T17:58:35.080-07:00Happy 5th Birthday, Kari!Happy Birthday, my sweet angel! I can't even express how much I love you!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V43hHmONuqU/UBh3d_FpNLI/AAAAAAAAC44/tG4wCeTCrh4/s1600/044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V43hHmONuqU/UBh3d_FpNLI/AAAAAAAAC44/tG4wCeTCrh4/s320/044.JPG" width="255" /></a></div><br />You've come so far in this past year.&nbsp; You've made me so proud to be called your Mommy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-88pcbKW1Uiw/UBh3wptTWkI/AAAAAAAAC5A/27AZd649GV4/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-88pcbKW1Uiw/UBh3wptTWkI/AAAAAAAAC5A/27AZd649GV4/s320/028.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><br />I love listening to you pray.&nbsp; Listening to you sing.&nbsp; Listening to you talk about Bible stories and retelling them the way your own imagination remembers.&nbsp; I love listening to you interact with your brother...interacting is a word with many meanings these days.&nbsp; :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVLyrc0jsKM/UBh5Sf2nkyI/AAAAAAAAC5I/rZcQq8PxLKY/s1600/058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVLyrc0jsKM/UBh5Sf2nkyI/AAAAAAAAC5I/rZcQq8PxLKY/s320/058.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xEOPdQfhesg/UBh5WFOZ1MI/AAAAAAAAC5Q/Vk4MPIGGj3c/s1600/060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xEOPdQfhesg/UBh5WFOZ1MI/AAAAAAAAC5Q/Vk4MPIGGj3c/s320/060.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RDnKwJ-odN8/UBh5aPY4kCI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/bb1s7Z8UwO8/s1600/098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RDnKwJ-odN8/UBh5aPY4kCI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/bb1s7Z8UwO8/s320/098.JPG" width="233" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love how you love your family...each and every member, you LOVE.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvgcR1q0o18/UBh52XtUi7I/AAAAAAAAC5g/NDa_0Wjbuqg/s1600/068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvgcR1q0o18/UBh52XtUi7I/AAAAAAAAC5g/NDa_0Wjbuqg/s320/068.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">God has a great plan for your life, Kari!&nbsp; I can't wait to see where He leads you. :)&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kxd6WBj7ub4/UBh6VhZ_scI/AAAAAAAAC5o/WBGDTuN-GBo/s1600/066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kxd6WBj7ub4/UBh6VhZ_scI/AAAAAAAAC5o/WBGDTuN-GBo/s320/066.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love you with all my heart!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mommy﻿</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-59605231986293328802012-07-29T20:10:00.002-07:002012-07-29T20:10:36.602-07:00Thankful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nkGX_x93KK4/UBX5TDviZdI/AAAAAAAAC4A/AHyivxr-Zl0/s1600/098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nkGX_x93KK4/UBX5TDviZdI/AAAAAAAAC4A/AHyivxr-Zl0/s320/098.JPG" width="233" /></a></div><br />I just want to take a little time today to say thank you.&nbsp; Thank you to those of you that pray&nbsp;for&nbsp;us, those of you who text or call&nbsp;just to let us know you care,&nbsp; to our family who gives us their steady&nbsp;support...I'm so thankful to God for each and every one of you!&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ridpJe_hnN4/UBX1foFC1mI/AAAAAAAAC08/1eY5I0Jxeek/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ridpJe_hnN4/UBX1foFC1mI/AAAAAAAAC08/1eY5I0Jxeek/s320/028.JPG" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fomKkgRl4dQ/UBX1jj8cl-I/AAAAAAAAC1E/__bUvknaQsY/s1600/040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fomKkgRl4dQ/UBX1jj8cl-I/AAAAAAAAC1E/__bUvknaQsY/s320/040.JPG" width="274" /></a></div><br />I was thinking back to last year when Kari was diagnosed and how the employees of&nbsp;Farmers National Bank (my former&nbsp;co-workers)&nbsp;came through for us financially and in several more ways.&nbsp; They continue to keep close tabs on the kids and I and are quick to help when we need it.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1bjp4jqXfiM/UBX1qL9FdzI/AAAAAAAAC1M/gucw40RsvAA/s1600/041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1bjp4jqXfiM/UBX1qL9FdzI/AAAAAAAAC1M/gucw40RsvAA/s320/041.JPG" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--e8gFrswC-k/UBX1yP72hFI/AAAAAAAAC1U/LNqw2f_NARo/s1600/038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--e8gFrswC-k/UBX1yP72hFI/AAAAAAAAC1U/LNqw2f_NARo/s320/038.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />(If you're reading this, Bill Pollom, thank you for providing&nbsp;the tent for Kari's birthday party!&nbsp; We are so grateful for it!)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sX7N1zCeljg/UBX15DuGAhI/AAAAAAAAC1c/KOIrIN5jldI/s1600/044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sX7N1zCeljg/UBX15DuGAhI/AAAAAAAAC1c/KOIrIN5jldI/s320/044.JPG" width="255" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aKZGJ6202gk/UBX2AacyczI/AAAAAAAAC1k/1lLU7c-8z7Y/s1600/059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aKZGJ6202gk/UBX2AacyczI/AAAAAAAAC1k/1lLU7c-8z7Y/s320/059.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />So many friends, and even those we didn't even know, came through for us in so many different ways.&nbsp; If I forgot a thank you card, please know that whatever you did for us was greatly appreciated.&nbsp; I often pray for God to bless those that helped us and prayed for us during THE HARDEST time in our lives.&nbsp; We love you!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IxFUS-2977E/UBX2IFvuSNI/AAAAAAAAC1s/DXW-HNcMH_g/s1600/058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IxFUS-2977E/UBX2IFvuSNI/AAAAAAAAC1s/DXW-HNcMH_g/s320/058.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b5ycF2eVo6M/UBX2KnrkWKI/AAAAAAAAC10/tQy89ycNrMg/s1600/060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b5ycF2eVo6M/UBX2KnrkWKI/AAAAAAAAC10/tQy89ycNrMg/s320/060.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />It goes without saying that our family is WONDERFUL!&nbsp; I could really go on and on&nbsp;about them,&nbsp;but you all know how much we love and appreciate them!&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZF1kZyI060/UBX2TohFOKI/AAAAAAAAC18/joz9Kf22avk/s1600/062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fZF1kZyI060/UBX2TohFOKI/AAAAAAAAC18/joz9Kf22avk/s320/062.JPG" width="222" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry9JByqx5Pw/UBX2jdcghWI/AAAAAAAAC2M/nnmPVDEAQew/s1600/067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry9JByqx5Pw/UBX2jdcghWI/AAAAAAAAC2M/nnmPVDEAQew/s320/067.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Most of all, I thank God for his blessings on us.&nbsp; Just when I think things are going to be a mess, God comes through and works it out for our good.&nbsp; While I readily admit that I definitely don't understand His ways, I do know that He's got us in the palm of His hand and, for that, I'm grateful.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hHRJucMJtxI/UBX2ywtMhSI/AAAAAAAAC2U/JXS0YWgIHCI/s1600/068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hHRJucMJtxI/UBX2ywtMhSI/AAAAAAAAC2U/JXS0YWgIHCI/s320/068.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_ea8hfDnFY/UBX3DgcHc9I/AAAAAAAAC2o/JmT2bXXI7PI/s1600/066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_ea8hfDnFY/UBX3DgcHc9I/AAAAAAAAC2o/JmT2bXXI7PI/s320/066.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I'm thankful for the good report we received last Tuesday at Clinic.&nbsp; Her ANC is still low but her individual counts are GREAT!&nbsp; We enjoyed an awesome day in Lexington together.&nbsp; It was a reminder of just how far we've come in the past year.&nbsp; We've gone from horrible clinic days every single week to once a month clinic visits that end with a day spent in Lexington having fun.&nbsp; Thank you, Jesus!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeDKamBXmM8/UBX3zury2bI/AAAAAAAAC24/GMmAIJHdBcA/s1600/099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeDKamBXmM8/UBX3zury2bI/AAAAAAAAC24/GMmAIJHdBcA/s320/099.JPG" width="232" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm running out of prizes)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B1UMbTE-1R8/UBX4f0-n4tI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/gu-wh_oU3K0/s1600/063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B1UMbTE-1R8/UBX4f0-n4tI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/gu-wh_oU3K0/s320/063.JPG" width="263" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tm6AFn-0rQA/UBX4s7dJiqI/AAAAAAAAC3g/KLujgfKA2wA/s1600/093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tm6AFn-0rQA/UBX4s7dJiqI/AAAAAAAAC3g/KLujgfKA2wA/s320/093.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7dKLx_8nn04/UBX481RbKYI/AAAAAAAAC3w/XHnhfDyT0_0/s1600/076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7dKLx_8nn04/UBX481RbKYI/AAAAAAAAC3w/XHnhfDyT0_0/s320/076.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Don't forget the Light the Night Walk on September 22nd!&nbsp; Please email me at <a href="mailto:kariandmalachi@live.com">kariandmalachi@live.com</a>&nbsp; for more information!&nbsp; <br />We love you!<br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-69083152234387011242012-07-20T06:27:00.000-07:002012-07-20T06:27:12.529-07:00Happy FridayWell.&nbsp; We're gearing up for homeschooling.&nbsp; I think that pretty much sums it up as to how busy we are right now.<br /><br />Kari had counts checked last&nbsp;week and, although they are pretty low for her (ANC at 928), overall things seem well!&nbsp; Since we are so busy right now with various activities, projects, youth camp, and etc., I'm going to&nbsp;post some pictures!&nbsp; <br /><br />Don't forget the Light the Night walk in September!&nbsp; Please join us if you can!&nbsp; Email me at <a href="mailto:kariandmalachi@live.com">kariandmalachi@live.com</a> for more information.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hm4Eu44Ln_A/UAlcHTn-8NI/AAAAAAAAC0U/Unl1c_F9zIg/s1600/129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hm4Eu44Ln_A/UAlcHTn-8NI/AAAAAAAAC0U/Unl1c_F9zIg/s320/129.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NZz3AfwMajw/UAlcKr9aCpI/AAAAAAAAC0c/dxgKBKhR1P4/s1600/130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NZz3AfwMajw/UAlcKr9aCpI/AAAAAAAAC0c/dxgKBKhR1P4/s320/130.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-38188554150701132112012-07-08T19:34:00.002-07:002012-07-08T19:37:37.296-07:00Part II&nbsp;I've been told that my recollecting on the beginning of our journey has brought up quite a few bad memories for other members of our family. That was not my intention at all. My purpose is to remind and be reminded of just exactly how God has helped us through!<br /><br />After July 4th when we returned to our "normal" lives, Kari remained very tired, our of breath and just overall not well. For 3 days I was concerned but tried to leave it alone. However, when I went to work Thursday, I dropped the kids off at aunt Lacey's house; they were going to play there that day and have a great time. Lacey called me shortly after I arrived at work and said that Kari was burning up with fever and was screaming for me. I assumed she hadn't rested enough and was simply tired and needed me. But there was an odd feeling in the pit of my stomach. <br /><br />I picked her up at Lacey's where she had dropped into an exhausted sleep. She woke up quickly and immediately began crying. By the time we reached our house, she was rolling in the floor in pain. Pappy and Gammy came over and we prayed for bout 30 minutes. When it didn't ease up, we took her into the emergency room and left Malachi with Lacey. &nbsp;I was prepared to force whatever doctor was there to do blood work and tests. What I wasn't prepared for was a young medical intern who listened intently and immediately ran tests and began blood work. After 3 different nurses came in to get blood work, we knew something wasnt right. <br /><br />To shorten this down, that doctor sent us to&nbsp;UK to the children's hospital where we were met by our wonderful friends and family who were praying and were there to encourage us. I was so thankful to have them there. I'm not a loner, I prefer people by my side when times are tough! After an official bone marrow biopsy the next day, our greatest fear was confirmed. Kari had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. <br /><br />I rarely forget anything in times&nbsp;like those.&nbsp; It usually plays over in my mind quite often and little bits and pieces of the details come back to me.&nbsp; One thing I remember is that I was a WRECK that first night.&nbsp; I thought when they told us her diagnosis that I would totally&nbsp;lose it.&nbsp; However,&nbsp;such a peace came over me when we found out&nbsp;that I ended up being the one to comfort the rest of our&nbsp;family!&nbsp; God was merciful&nbsp;and gracious to all of us and we quickly&nbsp;came together as a family to get things done.&nbsp; Malachi needed taken care of, we needed clothes and things from our house, I needed bills paid and "life" taken care of while we stayed at the&nbsp;hospital. Chris and Lacey kept Malachi the majority of the time.&nbsp; Lacey decided&nbsp;she wanted to be a "stay at home aunt" for a few weeks.&nbsp; LOL! Malachi was taken&nbsp;care of so well and I am very appreciative.&nbsp; My mom, Gammy, and Pappy also took turns with him when they&nbsp;weren't at the hospital with&nbsp;Kari and I.&nbsp;I invite&nbsp;you to go back to last July's posts and read how God kept his hand on us through that first very terrible month. <br /><br />When I think back to what all God has done for us and how He has encouraged in the darkest times, provided financially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually...it overwhelms me. God has truly kept his hand on our family and most of all, Kari.&nbsp; I've watched my little girl (still a baby, really) blossom into this fantastic little fireball of courage, faith, hope, and confidence.&nbsp; She touches people's hearts just by sitting and talking to them.&nbsp; She sings with such a confidence and assurance of who she's singing to...I cry just talking about it.&nbsp; If she has been chosen to go through this, I'm thankful that God will someday make her a great testimony for HIM!<br /><br />I also have to commend Malachi.&nbsp; He has adjusted so well to everything that has happened.&nbsp; He's learned to pray for his sister and be protective over her and I.&nbsp; He is such a big help to me and was always very gentle with Kari when she was at her worst.&nbsp; I remember thinking that it was gonna be a nightmare when I brought her home from the hospital and to take care of both of them by myself with Kari so sick...I couldn't have been more wrong.&nbsp; We have had ROUGH days but God has truly helped us come together and make it work here at home.&nbsp; Not everyday has been awesome, that's a given.&nbsp; But our good days outweigh the bad thanks to a great and mighty God!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o7W5YbYHE0s/T_pCBg_cH7I/AAAAAAAACwc/u9msGl6KNds/s1600/DSCF1398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o7W5YbYHE0s/T_pCBg_cH7I/AAAAAAAACwc/u9msGl6KNds/s320/DSCF1398.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VIvu_El8vcs/T_pCLvKGajI/AAAAAAAACwo/cS08YNDiHaE/s1600/DSCF1392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VIvu_El8vcs/T_pCLvKGajI/AAAAAAAACwo/cS08YNDiHaE/s320/DSCF1392.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RlJL4yYkz0c/T_pCOUHciMI/AAAAAAAACww/JmsURqsk3nQ/s1600/097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RlJL4yYkz0c/T_pCOUHciMI/AAAAAAAACww/JmsURqsk3nQ/s320/097.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ryx-AhKa9TU/T_pCQyYY_qI/AAAAAAAACw4/0vNqTAcMkfg/s1600/057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ryx-AhKa9TU/T_pCQyYY_qI/AAAAAAAACw4/0vNqTAcMkfg/s320/057.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This has been a very long post and my mom just glanced at it and said, "Gee whiz, Ashlee, are we gonna have to read all that?"&nbsp; Oops.&nbsp; I get long winded sometimes.&nbsp; Good thing I don't preach.&nbsp; Ha ha!!<br /><br />Thanks to all of you that have helped us through this past year.&nbsp; I can honestly say that I have added MANY friends to our list in the past 12 months.&nbsp; It blows me away that God has placed such awesome people in our lives.&nbsp; My family (ALL of you) is amazing.&nbsp; Pappy, Gammy, Sissy Bran, Memaw, Aunt Lacey, and Uncle Chris...you all have pulled together like none other to make everything easier for us to handle.&nbsp; We love you with all our hearts!<br /><br />Most of all...thank you, Jesus for being there and for making it possible to get through the tough times of life and survive!&nbsp; But not only survive,&nbsp; but also to have joy and peace and happiness in the middle of it!&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-723409935920001752012-07-06T21:57:00.004-07:002012-07-06T21:57:29.972-07:00July 4th in PicturesI plan (plan being the key word) to finish our story at some point this weekend since Sunday marks one year since diagnosis.&nbsp; But, before I do that, I must share the wonderful time we had this week celebrating the holiday!<br /><br />In Danville, there isn't much to entertain the kids with that is affordable and cool on hot summer days.&nbsp; No McDonald's play place, no Chick Fil A play place, no mall...nothing.&nbsp; We planned to visit family for the holiday but things didn't work out that way.&nbsp; I had a bright idea on Tuesday and&nbsp;asked Aunt Lacey and Ivy if they would like to join us.&nbsp; Here was my cheap idea for July 4th all day and night until noon July 5th:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jebDWUY80NU/T_e-NJL4dWI/AAAAAAAACuM/FMFnh33s9x8/s1600/127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jebDWUY80NU/T_e-NJL4dWI/AAAAAAAACuM/FMFnh33s9x8/s320/127.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />With Ivy's husband's AAA discount, we got a motel room for $60 which meant $20 each. We had so much fun! Ivy, Trinity, Titus, the kids and I, and Lacey swam our hearts out all day. My mom and sister came up too and spent part of the day with us. After we&nbsp;had enough swimming for the day, we went to Orange Leaf where we enjoyed some DEE LISH yogurt.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e0nHDS62DNA/T_e-6PoIwgI/AAAAAAAACuc/J90yNfs6IdM/s1600/157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e0nHDS62DNA/T_e-6PoIwgI/AAAAAAAACuc/J90yNfs6IdM/s320/157.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-so8IqN53ppk/T_e_fNXn0EI/AAAAAAAACvE/PRDFY9Dz87c/s1600/142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-so8IqN53ppk/T_e_fNXn0EI/AAAAAAAACvE/PRDFY9Dz87c/s320/142.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vj6KlKsZPmE/T_fA3LnuFBI/AAAAAAAACv8/z2qzajl3zfw/s1600/169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vj6KlKsZPmE/T_fA3LnuFBI/AAAAAAAACv8/z2qzajl3zfw/s320/169.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Tonight we had a cook out with some friends.&nbsp; It was so much fun!&nbsp; I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.&nbsp; It's so good to be with Godly people and have good, clean fun and to be reminded that God has placed people in our lives to help us through the rough times and to laugh with us in the good times.&nbsp; I'm very thankful for my friends and for the reminder that God truly has blessed us abundantly!<br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-71501929289800032642012-06-27T07:19:00.002-07:002012-06-27T07:19:46.892-07:00A Year Later, Part II'm feeling a bit nostalgic these days.&nbsp; July 8th marks our one year anniversary of Kari's diagnosis.&nbsp; I distinctly remember every single day of the week before her diagnosis.&nbsp; <br /><br />I had taken a few days of vacation from work because Gammy had gone on a trip with her sisters and mother.&nbsp; The first two days the kids and I played outside in the pool and had picnics in the yard.&nbsp; We went to the park, got ice cream, lit sparklers at night time, planted new flowers around the porch, and just enjoyed being together at home.&nbsp; I remember at one point Kari said, "Mommy, I wish you could stay home with us all the time."&nbsp; And with all my heart, I wished it right along with her.&nbsp; <br /><br />The entire winter had been tough.&nbsp; Kari had, at one point, passed out on Matthew and I.&nbsp; We rushed her to the emergency room only to be told by two different doctors (including her pediatrician) that it was normal for kids to pass out at times.&nbsp; Oh, okay?! Pardon me for not realizing that my 3 year old could pass out and be considered normal.&nbsp;&nbsp; We did not return to&nbsp;that particular&nbsp;pediatrician.&nbsp; <br /><br />Both Kari and myself battled 3 rounds of strep throat and I was eventually treated for mono.&nbsp; A month later when Kari showed the same symptoms (fever, sore throat, extreme fatigue), they immediately treated her for the same.&nbsp; Only, her symptoms continued for a month after her treatment.&nbsp; Fever and extreme fatigue were happening weekly with Kari.&nbsp; I spoke to several members of my family, co-workers, doctors and such...they ALL told me not to be paranoid and that Kari was fine and healthy.&nbsp; But deep in my heart, I knew something was wrong.&nbsp; I had felt it the day she passed out even though her leukemia couldn't have possibly been detected at that time.&nbsp; But even if it couldn't have been detected,&nbsp;I still don't understand why the doctors&nbsp;didn't listen to me when I repeatedly told them&nbsp;that I felt like something was wrong.&nbsp; So what if nothing showed up in the blood work?&nbsp;&nbsp;Why weren't they just a tad bit more concerned when my then&nbsp;3 year old was so sick all winter?&nbsp;&nbsp;What about preventative testing?<br /><br />The weekend following my vacation from work, we left on Saturday with Chris, Lacey, Gammy and Pappy to travel to Hollywood, Alabama for homecoming there.&nbsp; We had such a fun time and the little video clips we took on our phones are hilarious!!&nbsp; I'll see what I can do to get them posted on here at some point.&nbsp; We were there for church on Sunday and were going&nbsp;to head back home Monday morning, July 4th.&nbsp; However, Kari fell out of the hotel bed early Monday morning and the knot over her eye from hitting the night stand was gruesome.&nbsp; She looked like an abused child.&nbsp; I was very concerned about it&nbsp;but was told, once again, to not worry about it.&nbsp; It wasn't that Kari had never had a pump knot.&nbsp; It was the fact that it looked so horrible and discolored.&nbsp; <br /><br />Another clue that Kari wasn't exactly as healthy as she had always been...her pale face.&nbsp; She had been swimming numerous times, played out in the sun almost daily but didn't have a touch of sun on her face.&nbsp; Kari had always tanned quickly.&nbsp; Why was she so pale and sickly looking?&nbsp; Once again, I was told that it was a result of her sickness all winter.&nbsp; <br /><br />I returned to work on Tuesday as normal.&nbsp; I remember sitting at my desk thinking about how much I loved being at home with my kids but at the same time, thankful that I had a good job and wonderful co-workers.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--teu6Kj66sY/T-sQH4HogcI/AAAAAAAACtk/8NYgeu8cQ7k/s1600/kari" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--teu6Kj66sY/T-sQH4HogcI/AAAAAAAACtk/8NYgeu8cQ7k/s320/kari" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DtGOICT0aHQ/T-sQI2K18SI/AAAAAAAACts/9hry0YSnGaI/s1600/malachi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DtGOICT0aHQ/T-sQI2K18SI/AAAAAAAACts/9hry0YSnGaI/s320/malachi" width="240" /></a></div>These pictures were taken almost exactly one year ago and about 4 weeks before diagnosis.&nbsp; You can read<a href="http://www.kariandmalachi.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html"> this post</a>&nbsp;which was the last post before her diagnosis.&nbsp; It sounded so normal.&nbsp; So carefree.&nbsp; <br /><br />I'll admit that my nostalgia has extended to other things that have changed for our family.&nbsp; We've been at Memaw's house this week and staying in Jackson County brings back a load of memories.&nbsp; Some good, some bad.&nbsp; I see those that I went to school with and their lives seems so normal.&nbsp; Husbands, wives, kids, a house, vacations...at times it seems that my life has stood still while everyone else's has continued to move on as life does.&nbsp; And I don't say that to sound like I'm having a pity party!&nbsp; I'm by no means doing that.&nbsp; But there are times when I wonder if, someday, things will change for the kids and I.&nbsp; I have some pretty serious things that I'm praying about right now concerning where we need to be and&nbsp;God's will for us.&nbsp; I keep reminding myself that God has a plan and He will work it out for our good.&nbsp; Bro. Davy&nbsp;said&nbsp;that God will work it out for our good even though it may not be how we had it planned.&nbsp; It may not be for our financial good or for our physical good because christians go through financial hardships and physical hardships too.&nbsp;&nbsp;But it&nbsp;may be&nbsp;for our spiritual good. I can't remember exactly how you put it, Bro. Davy.&nbsp; I may need you to do a guest post soon because I'll totally mess up what you said.&nbsp;:)<br /><br />So, this is the first post of my reflections on this past year.&nbsp; I'm going to attempt&nbsp;to finish&nbsp;before&nbsp;July 8th.&nbsp;&nbsp;It's emotional for me to remember all the changes that have taken place in our family but I also think there's a healing in sharing what is becoming our testimony.&nbsp; <br /><br />We love you all! Thank you for your prayers, friendship, and support! Don't forget the Light the Night walk in September!&nbsp;If you would like to donate to Team Kari to help us reach our $200 goal or join our walk, please email me at <a href="mailto:kariandmalachi@live.com">kariandmalachi@live.com</a>.<br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-55686239333206601022012-06-13T08:39:00.001-07:002012-06-13T08:39:56.280-07:00Team KariI think I've posted several times now about Kari being the Honored Hero this year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk.&nbsp; We feel so honored that they would choose her and let us be a part of a worthy cause!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HgVjEUicQ1s/T9iyLUbdVOI/AAAAAAAACtA/RFdQEo0q8NA/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HgVjEUicQ1s/T9iyLUbdVOI/AAAAAAAACtA/RFdQEo0q8NA/s320/002.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>The walk&nbsp;will be&nbsp;September 22nd at the Whitaker Bank Ballfield in Lexington.&nbsp; I know many of you live out of state and wouldn't be able to be there.&nbsp; But we have developed our own team this year since we are playing a big part in this year's campaign!&nbsp; Team Kari is going to be comprised of our family and friends who have&nbsp;been with&nbsp;us&nbsp;on our journey.&nbsp; I've set our fundraising goal at only $200.&nbsp; I think it's a reasonable goal considering we know so many people!&nbsp; If anybody is interested in being part of our Team Kari goal, $1 or $5 or $10 will go a long way in helping us meet our fundraising goal for the walk!&nbsp; I have 3 months to reach $200 and I know with your help&nbsp;I can reach it! <br /><br />If any of you are interested in giving even just&nbsp;$1, you can email me at <a href="mailto:kariandmalachi@live.com">kariandmalachi@live.com</a> or send me a text message and I'll give you directions for sending the money!&nbsp; Also, if you would like to be part of the walk, I can get you the info for registering! We would be so honored to have you with us on that special night!<br /><br />I'm going to try to post a video of Kari.&nbsp; It's my first so I hope you're able to view it.&nbsp; She is so serious about the bug in the swimming pool.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowFullScreen='true' webkitallowfullscreen='true' mozallowfullscreen='true' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dycjpTY0oSBMHHIuKBB9iVZqJRVN2DqbDhZ5xBR4N_R3ixlqkVfxVYr8ZFd6H8FQqEOQhkqfZhHbIIqnTI_PQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' FRAMEBORDER='0' /></div><br />Thanks for your prayers, support and friendship!&nbsp; We love you!Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-59683098386553926612012-05-30T13:38:00.000-07:002012-05-30T13:38:44.848-07:00Memorial Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JX09Nnn87rw/T8aEqiWLKeI/AAAAAAAACrM/1R6fYLn-cyI/s1600/057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JX09Nnn87rw/T8aEqiWLKeI/AAAAAAAACrM/1R6fYLn-cyI/s320/057.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bczisRVIhEQ/T8aE4YLYZ9I/AAAAAAAACrU/CplNrUCqzMg/s1600/060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bczisRVIhEQ/T8aE4YLYZ9I/AAAAAAAACrU/CplNrUCqzMg/s320/060.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xu_nfYaX8SM/T8aEeDzjaUI/AAAAAAAACrA/gCrxZYB05So/s1600/055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xu_nfYaX8SM/T8aEeDzjaUI/AAAAAAAACrA/gCrxZYB05So/s320/055.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>My kids and I, along with my mom, traveled to Ohio after church on Sunday.&nbsp; It was the first family get together we've had since my Aunt Ellie passed away.&nbsp; We had a wonderful time!&nbsp; I had a wonderful conversation with Bob and Kim...if you all are reading this, thanks for the encouraging words and the prayer we had together!&nbsp; I am excited about what God has in store.&nbsp; (more about that in another post)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUelfTfaZH0/T8aB-O6SNgI/AAAAAAAACpw/z3YmwpxbXLA/s1600/035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUelfTfaZH0/T8aB-O6SNgI/AAAAAAAACpw/z3YmwpxbXLA/s320/035.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H3q_w6NCkW8/T8aBv0NCydI/AAAAAAAACpo/bouCUpx_yhM/s1600/036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H3q_w6NCkW8/T8aBv0NCydI/AAAAAAAACpo/bouCUpx_yhM/s320/036.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ann4rkQIfP8/T8aCEjz40yI/AAAAAAAACp4/Q2FOys-R8U0/s1600/037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ann4rkQIfP8/T8aCEjz40yI/AAAAAAAACp4/Q2FOys-R8U0/s320/037.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LYs-KjE7dJ8/T8aCRV9tn3I/AAAAAAAACqA/rULE9q90_aw/s1600/041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LYs-KjE7dJ8/T8aCRV9tn3I/AAAAAAAACqA/rULE9q90_aw/s320/041.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EeA6dYt9Pjw/T8aCdxL5tMI/AAAAAAAACqM/W6xU9C5xh5Q/s1600/044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EeA6dYt9Pjw/T8aCdxL5tMI/AAAAAAAACqM/W6xU9C5xh5Q/s320/044.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br />The kids and I visited the Cox Arboretum while we were there.&nbsp; It is GORGEOUS there!&nbsp; My camera isn't the best but I did get some cute pics of the kids.<br /><br />Tuesday morning, &nbsp;we left from Ohio and went for Kari's clinic appointment.&nbsp; This was spinal/chemo day and it went smoothly!&nbsp; Kari has a round of steroids this week but nothing major!&nbsp; I'm so thankful for the health of my children.&nbsp; Sounds funny saying that considering Kari has leukemia.&nbsp; But, seriously, we've been blessed!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x24BwOjklRs/T8aDGpX7Y1I/AAAAAAAACqU/P8hIr5QTfeQ/s1600/046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x24BwOjklRs/T8aDGpX7Y1I/AAAAAAAACqU/P8hIr5QTfeQ/s320/046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t1TvstIAS2g/T8aDQWLnyCI/AAAAAAAACqc/XkC3xzuHPK0/s1600/047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t1TvstIAS2g/T8aDQWLnyCI/AAAAAAAACqc/XkC3xzuHPK0/s320/047.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eictB67vrQI/T8aDdyR6_xI/AAAAAAAACqk/76A4tr2OeKs/s1600/050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eictB67vrQI/T8aDdyR6_xI/AAAAAAAACqk/76A4tr2OeKs/s320/050.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xZ2kaCZR8xs/T8aDs5fUwII/AAAAAAAACqw/tQvSyLE8ws0/s1600/053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xZ2kaCZR8xs/T8aDs5fUwII/AAAAAAAACqw/tQvSyLE8ws0/s320/053.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CPKx1Rdl3m4/T8aD4OySTLI/AAAAAAAACq4/Tbdxnfr-WYc/s1600/051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CPKx1Rdl3m4/T8aD4OySTLI/AAAAAAAACq4/Tbdxnfr-WYc/s320/051.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>We ate lunch and played at the mall where Malachi dropped my iPhone.&nbsp; It went down completely.&nbsp; So, I lost a lot of my contacts and info on my phone.&nbsp; If I miss your birthday, don't text you, or miss an appointment...that's why.&nbsp;&nbsp; I was able to get another phone the same day so I'm not without a phone.&nbsp; But I had a LOT of stuff on that phone!&nbsp; Oh, well.&nbsp; Minor stuff, all things considering.&nbsp; :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SggXLlzTvhg/T8aA3SjtlLI/AAAAAAAACpA/x60WzUbJA9M/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SggXLlzTvhg/T8aA3SjtlLI/AAAAAAAACpA/x60WzUbJA9M/s320/022.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--StvJuWdvEk/T8aAvT_mrgI/AAAAAAAACo4/vEtnb2Rup0E/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--StvJuWdvEk/T8aAvT_mrgI/AAAAAAAACo4/vEtnb2Rup0E/s320/023.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tv0i8JEKDAg/T8aBLGGJvAI/AAAAAAAACpU/7dhb6DFA7Oc/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tv0i8JEKDAg/T8aBLGGJvAI/AAAAAAAACpU/7dhb6DFA7Oc/s320/028.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdas4j-v_W8/T8aBEWVoDLI/AAAAAAAACpM/NJE3lBnNS6Y/s1600/026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gdas4j-v_W8/T8aBEWVoDLI/AAAAAAAACpM/NJE3lBnNS6Y/s320/026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kuf3hBmLYVU/T8aBWLCdGXI/AAAAAAAACpc/5PhZb55APJc/s1600/034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kuf3hBmLYVU/T8aBWLCdGXI/AAAAAAAACpc/5PhZb55APJc/s320/034.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-78256160531185547212012-05-21T15:18:00.000-07:002012-05-21T20:21:18.339-07:00The Honored Hero 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CiZ0j9muDqY/T7q-aYOPIlI/AAAAAAAACoU/oNvdpbaFf8c/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CiZ0j9muDqY/T7q-aYOPIlI/AAAAAAAACoU/oNvdpbaFf8c/s320/016.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I think I mentioned a few months ago that Kari was chosen&nbsp;to be part of a very special event this year.&nbsp; The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2012 campaign for their Light The Night walk will be led by Kari!&nbsp; We have been asked to be part of some luncheons, meetings, and other events that recruit funding for LLS.&nbsp; This past thursday, we were invited to a breakfast meeting at THE DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON HILTON HOTEL.&nbsp; I mean, seriously.&nbsp; <br /><br />Three things about this:<br /><br />1.&nbsp; I teach my children manners and such and they remember the majority of them most of the time.&nbsp; Sometimes they don't.&nbsp; I don't like to test such things at places&nbsp; like the HILTON with executives and big wigs of all types present.&nbsp; Kari usually does very well at things like that while Malachi tends to not know the difference in the HILTON and the playground at the park.<br /><br />2. I had to speak.&nbsp; As in get in front of these people and say stuff about our leukemia journey.<br /><br />3.&nbsp;We had to be in Lexington ready to meet and greet and take pictures and all that by 7:00.&nbsp; Which&nbsp; meant I had to leave my house by 5:30 AM.<br /><br />I found my way downtown and into the hotel where I was totally intimidated by the "uppity-ness" of it all.&nbsp; When we arrived, they presented Malachi and Kari with gifts and seated us at the beautifully decorated tables where Malachi proceeded to cover himself up with the linen tablecloth and say, "Mommy, I'm seepy.&nbsp; I wanna go to seep" and almost pulled the tablecloth off the table.&nbsp; <br /><br />However, after they brought plates of eggs, bacon, biscuits, and hashbrowns, Malachi was perfectly content.&nbsp; Kari sat in her seat with her hands folded in her lap and a smile on her face the entire time.&nbsp; The perfect princess, if you will.&nbsp; When the photographer asked her to take pictures with various people that were attending the event, she would smile and go stand beside them and smile her "cinderella" smile.&nbsp; I was so proud of her!&nbsp; When it was our turn to speak, someone sat with Malachi and Kari stood with me in front of the podium.&nbsp; The crowd responded well to us and I hope we get lots of&nbsp;support in terms of corporate funding for LLS!&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sSihk507p0/T7q-eK1R7hI/AAAAAAAACoc/4I5hpCc4s_g/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4sSihk507p0/T7q-eK1R7hI/AAAAAAAACoc/4I5hpCc4s_g/s320/018.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-96fjbXk_png/T7q-kC_Yw0I/AAAAAAAACos/88K5zgN1vpI/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-96fjbXk_png/T7q-kC_Yw0I/AAAAAAAACos/88K5zgN1vpI/s320/017.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GRGXRKxee8Y/T7q-hFVXxDI/AAAAAAAACok/tqE6HMNRn5c/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GRGXRKxee8Y/T7q-hFVXxDI/AAAAAAAACok/tqE6HMNRn5c/s320/019.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />I walked away a proud mommy that day!&nbsp; My courageous daughter and my son who decided to behave nicely for a few hours!&nbsp; :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-40263963921277204982012-05-16T15:24:00.001-07:002012-05-16T15:25:59.298-07:00Alabama & StuffI'm sorry I kinda left you all hanging the other day with Jess's post.&nbsp; Last week was a whirlwind of activity and we kinda neglected the blog.&nbsp; I know.&nbsp; Shocker!&nbsp; <br /><br />We were sent to Birmingham Children's when Kari's fever reached 103.&nbsp; For those of you that know anything about Leukemia kids, that's very dangerous considering the local hospital in Gadsden let us sit in the waiting room for almost AN HOUR with that kind of fever.&nbsp; Seriously.&nbsp; When I got UK on the phone with the hospital, they got the ball rolling so I didn't have to tear someone's head off.&nbsp; I think Kari's nurse coordinator did that for me.&nbsp; Oh, how I love UK Children's Hospital.<br /><br />If that wasn't bad enough, the nurse came in to access Kari's port and she didn't set up her sterile field, didn't put gloves on, nothing.&nbsp; Just started cleaning the area around the port.&nbsp; I stopped and questioned&nbsp;her which kinda made her mad.&nbsp; Then when she started setting up her sterile field she got a huge port needle out and I asked what size it was.&nbsp; They hadn't even asked me what size Kari needed.&nbsp; It was 1 1/2 inch needle and Kari needs a 3/4.&nbsp; Can we say, OHMYWORD???!!! <br /><br />So, I conferred quickly with the doctor and, since they were already sending us to Birmingham, asked if we could do everything there.&nbsp; I knew they would repeat everything anyway.&nbsp; I was relieved when we finally got on the ambulance to head to Birmingham.&nbsp; It was scary going to an unfamiliar hospital but it had to be better than being around people who had no clue what they were doing.&nbsp; We gave Kari Tylenol and her fever came down.&nbsp; By the time we got there, she was talking 100 mph and back to her usual self.&nbsp; <br /><br />After checking counts and doing the various tests that they do, UK finally gave them the OK to send us home instead of the 24 hour stay that they originally ordered.&nbsp; We were so thankful and I know God moved!!!&nbsp; Thanks for all your prayers!!!&nbsp; Thanks to all of the Alabama natives who were poised and ready to come visit us at the hospital!&nbsp; It made my heart smile.&nbsp; <br /><br />The rest of our trip was a blast!!&nbsp; Here are some pictures of our pontoon ride at Frank and Barbara's house.&nbsp; They live on a lake and it's probably one of the most beautiful&nbsp;areas to live that&nbsp;I've ever seen.&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C3EslJElunI/T7QioWNNBuI/AAAAAAAACkI/klHW1NSjVfU/s1600/973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">This was a very fun place!&nbsp; I had been a few times but never stayed long enough to go through the park.&nbsp; The train is wonderful too because you get a nice sit down break that your kids don't mind.&nbsp; :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x_Cr-ydiobQ/T7QlN_CZxgI/AAAAAAAACnA/7xWNdg71hH4/s1600/136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x_Cr-ydiobQ/T7QlN_CZxgI/AAAAAAAACnA/7xWNdg71hH4/s320/136.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HA2U6uSeOTI/T7QlSW9DT0I/AAAAAAAACnI/WbWtwasRbdg/s1600/137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HA2U6uSeOTI/T7QlSW9DT0I/AAAAAAAACnI/WbWtwasRbdg/s320/137.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCJdHv0uEG4/T7QlVElpmHI/AAAAAAAACnQ/WCfSEp7bcWY/s1600/138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zCJdHv0uEG4/T7QlVElpmHI/AAAAAAAACnQ/WCfSEp7bcWY/s320/138.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gadsden also has a great mall.&nbsp; Kari and I are in love.&nbsp; The mall itself makes me want to be in Gadsden.&nbsp; Ha ha!!&nbsp; Kari and Malachi loved this fountain.&nbsp; Malachi wasn't as thrilled with the shopping part as he was with the indoor carousel and kiddie rides.&nbsp; I will post pictures of that when Gammy remembers to send them to me.&nbsp; :)&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, altogether, our trip to Gadsden was a blast.&nbsp; We are all anxious to go visit again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ31FIC4xRY/T7QmNXcduwI/AAAAAAAACnY/XpQcbAUcYYA/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hQ31FIC4xRY/T7QmNXcduwI/AAAAAAAACnY/XpQcbAUcYYA/s320/012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Syx2ZIvoK8/T7QmOh96K9I/AAAAAAAACng/YUlQVfc68IQ/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Syx2ZIvoK8/T7QmOh96K9I/AAAAAAAACng/YUlQVfc68IQ/s320/011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JYssNz4F1JI/T7QmQp7DDTI/AAAAAAAACno/ANczmFOc0EU/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JYssNz4F1JI/T7QmQp7DDTI/AAAAAAAACno/ANczmFOc0EU/s320/013.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMctzO4BVmo/T7QmR3TCSDI/AAAAAAAACnw/OsgzPtX9L1w/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MMctzO4BVmo/T7QmR3TCSDI/AAAAAAAACnw/OsgzPtX9L1w/s320/014.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G9GpjPMXLl8/T7QmT21LnKI/AAAAAAAACn4/8SujgSs6F58/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G9GpjPMXLl8/T7QmT21LnKI/AAAAAAAACn4/8SujgSs6F58/s320/019.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CswPHgTRGxY/T7QmWSem9pI/AAAAAAAACoA/78VzRuhr2EM/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CswPHgTRGxY/T7QmWSem9pI/AAAAAAAACoA/78VzRuhr2EM/s320/023.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hHcSZ9lMrD0/T7QmapyXJ4I/AAAAAAAACoI/GQ0NmgW8EBk/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hHcSZ9lMrD0/T7QmapyXJ4I/AAAAAAAACoI/GQ0NmgW8EBk/s320/018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last night, the kids and I traveled to church in Brooks, KY to be with Davy, Kelly Jo, and Odie!&nbsp; We had a wonderful service and wonderful fellowship after!&nbsp;Odie, I love you and it was so good to&nbsp;hug your neck&nbsp;after two years of not seeing you!&nbsp; Kelly,&nbsp;I think you get more beautiful with age! Davy,&nbsp;I enjoyed the service&nbsp;tremendously!&nbsp; You all are certainly called of God! &nbsp;Thanks, Boggs clan, for everything!&nbsp; We love you all more than we can say!&nbsp; If we got to see you more often, maybe my kids wouldn't be as....ummm, wild.&nbsp; </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;:)﻿</div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-47032744462728563702012-05-07T14:02:00.001-07:002012-05-07T14:02:06.766-07:00Pray for KariHey ya'll.&nbsp; This is Jess updating for Ashlee.&nbsp; <br /><br />Ashlee and the kids are down in Alabama visiting family&nbsp;and Kari has started running a fever.&nbsp; They took her to the local hospital's ER&nbsp;and they have decided to transfer her to Birmingham Children's Hospital for 24 hours.&nbsp; They aren't sure yet if it's an infection or just a virus.&nbsp; <br /><br />Please pray that the Lord would touch Kari and would comfort Ashlee and the&nbsp;whole&nbsp;family.&nbsp; They are worried and nervous and in an unfamiliar hospital.&nbsp; <br /><br />Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-63592438943899352012-05-03T21:30:00.001-07:002012-05-03T21:31:57.817-07:00Malachi's 3rd BirthdayI'm a total slacker on this blog, I know.&nbsp; But here are some pictures of Malachi's birthday party!&nbsp; We had a Jake and the Neverland Pirates theme this year.&nbsp; I really wanted to have it outside but the wind was blowing a lot and I was afraid everything would be everywhere so we moved it inside the church basement.&nbsp; Malachi and Kari got bikes and bike helmets which they had a blast with!&nbsp; The rest of the kids that were there seemed to have a lot of fun too!&nbsp; <br />Thanks, Sarah, for your help! The last minute stuff had me a smidge overwhelmed. :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4pcH295dlaU/T6NRSoNo_aI/AAAAAAAACg4/1Z6DESAaRVM/s1600/416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4pcH295dlaU/T6NRSoNo_aI/AAAAAAAACg4/1Z6DESAaRVM/s320/416.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iqbdiojlvos/T6NRe-wlG7I/AAAAAAAAChA/ON2NLyC5jXo/s1600/422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Iqbdiojlvos/T6NRe-wlG7I/AAAAAAAAChA/ON2NLyC5jXo/s320/422.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eguQ0rMxtKQ/T6NRtHV-EEI/AAAAAAAAChI/frGlGZkPX_M/s1600/430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eguQ0rMxtKQ/T6NRtHV-EEI/AAAAAAAAChI/frGlGZkPX_M/s320/430.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--IftJ8-W2Jk/T6NR2DT2cyI/AAAAAAAAChQ/VsdTKi89nPY/s1600/426.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--IftJ8-W2Jk/T6NR2DT2cyI/AAAAAAAAChQ/VsdTKi89nPY/s320/426.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9KxhA3qEuM/T6NR-jVPy2I/AAAAAAAAChY/kQQ9gcUcMWw/s1600/431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9KxhA3qEuM/T6NR-jVPy2I/AAAAAAAAChY/kQQ9gcUcMWw/s320/431.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8LCY-NCH1-8/T6NSUa4T-yI/AAAAAAAAChg/KkBxkOb3TFM/s1600/437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8LCY-NCH1-8/T6NSUa4T-yI/AAAAAAAAChg/KkBxkOb3TFM/s320/437.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G44oIksDMBo/T6NSe2pbs6I/AAAAAAAACho/7FuAGzVgf4o/s1600/464.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G44oIksDMBo/T6NSe2pbs6I/AAAAAAAACho/7FuAGzVgf4o/s320/464.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYkCRwfaZ9E/T6NSpIlBp0I/AAAAAAAAChw/WGJFVmDlv3s/s1600/468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYkCRwfaZ9E/T6NSpIlBp0I/AAAAAAAAChw/WGJFVmDlv3s/s320/468.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gZNtpk031-w/T6NSx9gLkeI/AAAAAAAACh4/Tb9gUcARdYQ/s1600/472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gZNtpk031-w/T6NSx9gLkeI/AAAAAAAACh4/Tb9gUcARdYQ/s320/472.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9g197lxI80/T6NS67AXYGI/AAAAAAAACiA/K7w2I7TcUow/s1600/476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p9g197lxI80/T6NS67AXYGI/AAAAAAAACiA/K7w2I7TcUow/s320/476.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-88J6RJeiDzs/T6NTDlJU63I/AAAAAAAACiI/rld3oqo3ySg/s1600/487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-88J6RJeiDzs/T6NTDlJU63I/AAAAAAAACiI/rld3oqo3ySg/s320/487.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ak70BKjhmfI/T6NT94F7mVI/AAAAAAAACiQ/HR7Gg-Vs7HI/s1600/484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ak70BKjhmfI/T6NT94F7mVI/AAAAAAAACiQ/HR7Gg-Vs7HI/s320/484.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I love this last picture!&nbsp; We were missing Chase and Landon but I think it's a neat picture!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rHSLgrlTp3Y/T6NaaMM4ESI/AAAAAAAACjU/kKkcmRbnVx4/s1600/508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rHSLgrlTp3Y/T6NaaMM4ESI/AAAAAAAACjU/kKkcmRbnVx4/s320/508.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0RziLpDGtA/T6NajX-cmEI/AAAAAAAACjc/IgPzQbwSFuo/s1600/511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0RziLpDGtA/T6NajX-cmEI/AAAAAAAACjc/IgPzQbwSFuo/s320/511.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nIO4iOhu_l0/T6Nar_fCVnI/AAAAAAAACjk/Cbz88DBmKhQ/s1600/510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nIO4iOhu_l0/T6Nar_fCVnI/AAAAAAAACjk/Cbz88DBmKhQ/s320/510.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xd2ZNM972bs/T6Na0_IJB9I/AAAAAAAACjs/cOGibfaxXT8/s1600/512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xd2ZNM972bs/T6Na0_IJB9I/AAAAAAAACjs/cOGibfaxXT8/s320/512.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gzCu5n-iG6Y/T6Na9q7P3FI/AAAAAAAACj0/NJCcznZOUAk/s1600/514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gzCu5n-iG6Y/T6Na9q7P3FI/AAAAAAAACj0/NJCcznZOUAk/s320/514.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VJcGiz5p9KE/T6NbGSN6nEI/AAAAAAAACj8/dGdVBSqPiW8/s1600/515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VJcGiz5p9KE/T6NbGSN6nEI/AAAAAAAACj8/dGdVBSqPiW8/s320/515.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Here are some pictures from an excursion Laura and I and our kids went on a few days after Malachi's birthday.&nbsp; We take little trips that often end up in disaster with all three kids.&nbsp; LOL!&nbsp; But this one was fun!&nbsp; We went to Joseph Beth to let the kids feed the ducks and look at books and play.&nbsp; They had a great time!<br /><br />Hope you enjoy the pictures!&nbsp; I'm uncharacteristically not feeling many words tonight.&nbsp; :)Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-50918452442712316442012-04-27T19:59:00.000-07:002012-04-27T20:02:37.402-07:00TrustingI've put off posting on here for several days because I just haven't had the words to say. &nbsp; Pappy and Gammy (David and Karen) pulled out after their appreciation service on Sunday. It tore my heart in two. <br /><br />I think in one of my posts when Kari was first diagnosed with ALL, I talked about submitting to God's will and how hard it was when we couldn't see the way He was leading us. It's hard to understand the ways of God and I have never pretended that I could trace Him through this past year. And now, in yet another chapter in our lives, I can't even begin to trace Him. I was reflecting on this time last year and have had to come face to face with my trust issues. Yes, trust issues. I have had trust issues throughout my life due to certain things that have happened to me. Those trust issues have always been with people. These new trust issues have been with God. <br /><br />Some things I can look back and say....yeah, I can see some good already that has come out of that. But for the most part, I look back and say...what in the world???! <br /><br />This time last year, Kari had suffered a few bouts with strep throat and one bout of the flu. I had suffered 4 rounds of strep and then ended up with mono. The doctor assumed that Kari had it too, last May. We literally spent 6 months in the doctor's office and finally, in July, came to the realization of Leukemia. If that wasn't bad enough, our family went through a huge change in September and I, once again, became a single parent. (I don't think I've talked about this at all on here since it happened but I'm feeling the need to have a little confession/testimony time so bear with me) <br /><br />To say it's been tough is definitely an understatement. I've had times of anger (many of those), times of bitterness, times of anger, times of deep sadness, times of anger, times of frustration, times of anger....it's been an emotional roller coaster. We've had MANY happy times in the midst of all that anger and hurt and sadness. My kids are so much a joy in my life and I thank God daily&nbsp;for allowing me to be their mother. The responsibility runs very deep in my heart to raise my kids right and that responsibility almost weighs me down at times. My heart's desire is to see my children grow up and love the Lord and to do that in this crazy world we live in will take lots of prayer and dedication. The majority of the time, I fall so short.<br /><br />&nbsp; I've heard so many people tell me that God must trust me an awful lot to put so many things on me at once. Okay, right. So, in talking to my wise mother a while back, she made the comment that all I could do was trust God. Trust God? When he's allowing all these things to happen to me and my family? When everything around me crumbled in a period of 3 months? I didn't question it much as it was happening. Perhaps I was trying so hard to get through it that I didn't take the time to think? She said this to me and it hurt my heart because I knew it was true: "It sounds like you don't trust God. You need to get down and pray and decide if you're going to trust Him no matter what or only if He's doing what you want Him to." <br /><br />How many times have I said, even on this blog, that I would trust Him and cling to Him even when I couldn't figure out where in the world He was going with this mess? But deep down, was I really trusting Him? Saying it and really feeling it are obviously two different things. <br /><br />So, I've come face to face with these trust issues the past few months and definitely in the past few weeks. God has such a bigger plan and can see the big picture in this journey called LIFE. I've come to the realization that the majority of the time we are in a sense, <i>blindly</i> following Him, never knowing where He's going to lead next and never knowing exactly what He's doing. Yet, we press on even when we're confused, hurt, angry and even bitter because we know God truly holds the answer and has us in the palm of His big hand. And eventually, we give Him all of those hurt, angry, bitter feelings and He heals those hurts and heals our broken hearts.<br /><br />I'm figuring out that trust isn't an instantaneous thing that comes immediately when we pray for it. For some of us, it's a journey that we embark upon with the Lord and He teaches us how to trust Him and lean upon Him. One thing I know for sure is that God has always been faithful to me and I don't believe He will fail me now.&nbsp;&nbsp; That, I think, is trusting that God is in control. I believe I'm making progress with this issue with the Lord's help (and my mom's wisdom to guide me). I desire your prayers...again.<br /><br />I&nbsp;appreciate your friendship and support, your sweet encouraging comments, and most of all, your prayers!<br />(I have some cute new pics of the kids but I haven't downloaded them yet. Birthday pics are hopefully coming in the next few days.)Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-88447089329994664352012-04-13T03:29:00.006-07:002012-04-16T17:41:06.598-07:00All You Need When You Need It<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xM_Z3VqrwVw/T4gCNa765RI/AAAAAAAACgM/FrfHA-JShZc/s1600/IMG_1702%2BB%2526W.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xM_Z3VqrwVw/T4gCNa765RI/AAAAAAAACgM/FrfHA-JShZc/s400/IMG_1702%2BB%2526W.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730832955421156626" /></a><br /><br />I'm sure by now most of you have heard the news about my mother and father in law (aka Gammy and Pappy, aka our pastor and pastor's wife. They are moving. Not as far away as California but far enough. They are moving to Alabama to pastor a church there. It's a decision that they've wrestled with and prayed about for several months and I know it is with hearts that are torn in two different directions (half in Kentucky, half in Alabama)that they are packing their home up. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wSqumWZDtBA/T4gCLsM2ibI/AAAAAAAACfo/aDqIcwXBvRc/s1600/IMG_1682.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wSqumWZDtBA/T4gCLsM2ibI/AAAAAAAACfo/aDqIcwXBvRc/s400/IMG_1682.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730832925695838642" /></a><br /><br />To say that I'm devastated about this is definitely an understatement. It's one of those times when I look to God and say, "Seriously?"<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RPIDIe0Ri5U/T4gCMiDAhUI/AAAAAAAACgA/t8k2DCC-Bl8/s1600/IMG_1687%2Bfaded.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RPIDIe0Ri5U/T4gCMiDAhUI/AAAAAAAACgA/t8k2DCC-Bl8/s400/IMG_1687%2Bfaded.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730832940150064450" /></a><br /><br />I've expressed many times on this blog that I don't know what I would do without having them here. So, yeah. I'm going to be figuring that out rather quickly. <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pmWsN7zoHW4/T4gCMbRelaI/AAAAAAAACf0/MQuX0F41tSM/s1600/IMG_1683.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pmWsN7zoHW4/T4gCMbRelaI/AAAAAAAACf0/MQuX0F41tSM/s400/IMG_1683.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730832938331706786" /></a><br /><br />Many of you have asked if the kids and I are moving with them? As much as I would love to, no. For a dozen different reasons, the main reason being that I don't feel like it's God's will right now, we are staying. <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-O-jo-v6aM/T4gDgLD6MsI/AAAAAAAACgw/1PUBMjS8orc/s1600/IMG_1704.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-O-jo-v6aM/T4gDgLD6MsI/AAAAAAAACgw/1PUBMjS8orc/s400/IMG_1704.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730834377088840386" /></a><br /><br />Please pray for Bro. David and Sis. Karen as they make this change. It's extremely difficult for them, I know. Pray also for Bro. Chris and Sis. Lacey aka Guncle Chris and Aunt Lacey as they step into the role of pastor and pastor's wife. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gxTTQwulcb0/T4gDfauFSDI/AAAAAAAACgk/GzwPCN8wgc4/s1600/IMG_1709.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gxTTQwulcb0/T4gDfauFSDI/AAAAAAAACgk/GzwPCN8wgc4/s400/IMG_1709.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730834364112390194" /></a><br /><br />Have I mentioned that I'm devastated? And that my van will hate me real soon from all the miles I'll put on it going to Alabama???! And that these puzzle pieces the Lord has given to me this past year aren't fitting together yet? I know we can't see the bigger picture and I get that. Sometimes, I'd just like to see a small section of the bigger picture.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rc6AuiuobIQ/T4gDfIX85cI/AAAAAAAACgY/7ZME7BTUk9c/s1600/IMG_1707.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rc6AuiuobIQ/T4gDfIX85cI/AAAAAAAACgY/7ZME7BTUk9c/s400/IMG_1707.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730834359187727810" /></a><br /><br />I heard a new song and I have cried every time I've listened to it. Truly, God gives us sufficient grace to get through whatever we're facing. It's always just enough to get us through. How can we seem strong in the midst of all these hard times? Because God's grace is just enough for when we need it. Here's the words to the chorus of the song:<br /><br /><em>You'll have all you need when you need it<br />Though for now you just can't see it<br />When you're ready to receive it, grace will overflow<br />Put your fear on the altar and leave it<br />Walk on by faith and believe it<br />You'll have all you need when you need it, I know</em><br /><br />So, another chapter in our life begins. Kari prays for Gammy and Pappy more now than she ever has. Even during her prayer when she was blessing our food tonight she said, "And Lord, we ask that you be with Gammy and Pappy as they travel and move to Alabama." It's on her mind often. Malachi is also trying to figure out just exactly what's going on. He said, "When I get big and mommy and sissy get little, I'll get in our van and leave mommy and sissy here and go see Pappy and Gammy." When we asked him where he would go see them at, he got a puzzled look on his face and said, "Far, far away."<br /><br />All of the pictures on this post were taken by <a href="http://www.ijonesy2.blogspot.com/">Ivy</a> on Easter Sunday. She did an awesome job even if Kari didn't want to have her picture taken because she was freezing. Thanks, Ivy! <br /><br />Malachi's birthday party was this past Saturday. It was a blast and I hope to have pictures up soon!<br /><br />Thanks for your support and prayers! We love you much! :)Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-77651232281277663462012-04-11T18:28:00.006-07:002012-04-11T18:58:56.483-07:00A Trip to the DentistThe kids had a dentist appointment on Tuesday. Kari and Malachi love going to the dentist. Mostly because it's got to be the coolest dentist office EVER (a computer room, ocean scenes on the walls, and several other trendy technology thingies) and the girls there absolutely spoil the kids rotten. We kinda spoil them too when we have early morning appointments. We bring them donuts frequently. :)<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWTPpt89qTM/T4Yw84h8vWI/AAAAAAAACd8/1ZDq-6L7AaI/s1600/056.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWTPpt89qTM/T4Yw84h8vWI/AAAAAAAACd8/1ZDq-6L7AaI/s400/056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730321398400597346" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IO0KrUO4e_c/T4Yw87_t_LI/AAAAAAAACd0/hLMm7M5KQAc/s1600/054.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IO0KrUO4e_c/T4Yw87_t_LI/AAAAAAAACd0/hLMm7M5KQAc/s400/054.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730321399330766002" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zvfXpdZpySw/T4Yw8kBMvKI/AAAAAAAACds/bB1OQk4QKVI/s1600/053.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zvfXpdZpySw/T4Yw8kBMvKI/AAAAAAAACds/bB1OQk4QKVI/s400/053.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730321392894524578" /></a><br />These girls visited Kari when she was first diagnosed and brought her an iPod and an iTunes gift card. They're awesome!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nLywC3yc0c/T4Yx43AJl9I/AAAAAAAACe0/0RkgjLBQbSg/s1600/045.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--nLywC3yc0c/T4Yx43AJl9I/AAAAAAAACe0/0RkgjLBQbSg/s400/045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730322428782548946" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xgrOQjkEdAU/T4Yx4qVH4oI/AAAAAAAACeo/xDHQynWQIYc/s1600/062.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xgrOQjkEdAU/T4Yx4qVH4oI/AAAAAAAACeo/xDHQynWQIYc/s400/062.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730322425380856450" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l89wN1Z8IrE/T4Yx3wZUIJI/AAAAAAAACec/_diWqyIksyI/s1600/059.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l89wN1Z8IrE/T4Yx3wZUIJI/AAAAAAAACec/_diWqyIksyI/s400/059.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730322409829179538" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yaSkQqCh69s/T4Yx3s1tzYI/AAAAAAAACeQ/09jCNs8FDDs/s1600/058.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yaSkQqCh69s/T4Yx3s1tzYI/AAAAAAAACeQ/09jCNs8FDDs/s400/058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730322408874560898" /></a><br /><br />If you girls from the dentist are reading this, we LOVE each and every one of you! Thanks for being so awesome!<br /><br />So...Kari has been saying weird things lately. I'm thinking it's due to the fact that so many people we know have died recently and the majority of them died from cancer. She's been talking about death and going to heaven a lot. Just now she came in here holding her Baby Alive doll and said, "When I die, I want to die holding this baby and it's blanket." <br />I asked her why in the world she would say that. She said, "If I get real sick and have to die is what I mean, Mommy."<br /><br />Seriously??? Oh. My. Word. What do you say to that? I know that Kari is in God's hands but, as a mommy, sometimes that's the hardest place to leave them. Just because God is good doesn't always mean that it's easy to trust Him and trace what He's doing. In fact, I don't think it's ever easy to trace Him. This past year is a complete mystery to me. Sometimes I try to figure it out but it's more than my small brain can handle. :)<br /><br />So, on a different note...Macey, Kyndall, and Chrissy came over for supper tonight! As always, we had a great time! Last week we met them for lunch at Reno's. We love these 3 girls! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGBL0lWhnV0/T4Y0ZsGxPgI/AAAAAAAACfA/ouyHuwubdtY/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGBL0lWhnV0/T4Y0ZsGxPgI/AAAAAAAACfA/ouyHuwubdtY/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730325191816461826" /></a><br /><br />If you want to see some totally awesome pictures of my babies, go to www.bgriebe.photobiz.com/viewing, click on Noe. Let me know what you think! <br />As always, thank you for your prayers and support! We love you!Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-78199837075115303162012-04-04T14:02:00.006-07:002012-04-04T14:59:47.397-07:00Build A Bear!Well, I'm back to the blogging world! My computer has decided (thanks to Jess) that it wants to work again. I'm not sure how long it will last, honestly. A new computer is in our future but I'm not particularly fond of spending $500 at once for a piece of technology. Since making the decision to homeschool Kari this fall I've been shopping around for a good deal. But until I find it...old Mable will have to do. (Mable is what I named our computer. And, yes, it's weird that I named our computer but the name fits)<br /><br />Thank you Bro. Davy and Gammy for guest blogging for me! I had more comments on your posts then I've had on mine in a long time! Bro. Davy, when I read your post to Kari she said this, "Awww, he's so sweet. Ain't he, mommy?" LOL!! <br /><br />So, we had clinic yesterday.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JSY3cZMh-Fs/T3y598bg12I/AAAAAAAACbw/98mNnqqZlog/s1600/270.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727657299953112930" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JSY3cZMh-Fs/T3y598bg12I/AAAAAAAACbw/98mNnqqZlog/s400/270.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UPsM58jxAZM/T3y59qyW0_I/AAAAAAAACbo/2xIqxsyj2_U/s1600/264.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727657295217087474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UPsM58jxAZM/T3y59qyW0_I/AAAAAAAACbo/2xIqxsyj2_U/s400/264.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Kari's doing great right now. Her counts are good, her color is good, her overall status is good. I'm so thankful to be able to say that because a month ago, I was pretty worried about her. Interim Maintenance II (which we went through during January and February) wasn't very good to her it didn't seem. But thank God, she is doing great now!<br /><br />Our life has picked up speed just a tad over the past few weeks. I'm doing some side jobs to supplement my income. The Lord provided a way for me to make some extra money while taking my kids with me. It's an answer to prayer! HOWEVER...Kari and Malachi are struggling to adjust to their "work schedule". But they understand that in order for mommy to be home with them, it has to be this way! Every time I feel a complaint rising to my lips (working with two children is interesting), I quickly rebuke it. It is TRULY an answer to prayer that I can work some and still have my kids with me! And that's the reason I decided to give my kids an allowance. I feel that they have to endure the days with me and they truly deserve an incentive for being so good!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ri4_Th_nfYw/T3y-EIskpGI/AAAAAAAACdg/vSIIg2ZaKWY/s1600/289.JPG"><img style="width: 400px; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727661804371616866" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ri4_Th_nfYw/T3y-EIskpGI/AAAAAAAACdg/vSIIg2ZaKWY/s400/289.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsO67fl5dvg/T3y-DVHxLHI/AAAAAAAACdU/fwZQxWPlpXY/s1600/288.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727661790527040626" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsO67fl5dvg/T3y-DVHxLHI/AAAAAAAACdU/fwZQxWPlpXY/s400/288.JPG" /></a><br /><br />They have been saving their allowance to visit Build A Bear. To say they love that place is like saying I LIKE shopping. Kari is obssessed with going there. So, they had saved $60 and had a $10 gift card. Clinic went very fast as both kids were anxious to head to the mall.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gJS3igVACFs/T3y8nJN8TQI/AAAAAAAACck/FHWY6Y8aLU4/s1600/284.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727660206783745282" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gJS3igVACFs/T3y8nJN8TQI/AAAAAAAACck/FHWY6Y8aLU4/s400/284.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e6DU9NHxH_o/T3y8mqWZJxI/AAAAAAAACcY/3A5y_pkFaes/s1600/279.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727660198497691410" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e6DU9NHxH_o/T3y8mqWZJxI/AAAAAAAACcY/3A5y_pkFaes/s400/279.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fm_lZYmkekA/T3y8mekHzgI/AAAAAAAACcI/S6cWukgjC6o/s1600/275.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727660195334049282" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fm_lZYmkekA/T3y8mekHzgI/AAAAAAAACcI/S6cWukgjC6o/s400/275.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xdbl8HFrR14/T3y8mM3c2wI/AAAAAAAACcA/sAskCEp2PI4/s1600/274.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727660190583282434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xdbl8HFrR14/T3y8mM3c2wI/AAAAAAAACcA/sAskCEp2PI4/s400/274.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Apparently this week is spring break for the majority of Kentucky schools judging from how crowded the mall was. Oh. My. Word. Build A Bear was quite chaotic but Kari and Malachi didn't dare let that stop them. They waded into the madness and made some new friends while they were at it. Kari seems to be magnetic when it comes to other kids. She literally makes friends EVERYWHERE. It thrills this mommy's heart! Malachi, of course, follows Kari's lead so he makes friends right along with her. <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-smGoazuops0/T3y-DPgHLVI/AAAAAAAACdE/S61HOLoj72w/s1600/285.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727661789018533202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-smGoazuops0/T3y-DPgHLVI/AAAAAAAACdE/S61HOLoj72w/s400/285.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkSTReE69YY/T3y-CdvEsSI/AAAAAAAACc8/0r9b1mreQBc/s1600/283.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727661775659512098" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkSTReE69YY/T3y-CdvEsSI/AAAAAAAACc8/0r9b1mreQBc/s400/283.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mgr06e-SCrs/T3y-CSWd4PI/AAAAAAAACcw/wc0YayS7H0k/s1600/281.JPG"><img style="width: 300px; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727661772603515122" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mgr06e-SCrs/T3y-CSWd4PI/AAAAAAAACcw/wc0YayS7H0k/s400/281.JPG" /></a><br /><br />A few weeks ago, after Aunt Ellie's funeral, we stopped by Children's Place in Dayton to look around. While Kari was trying on clothes there, a lady walked up and asked if we were Ashley and Kari. I was like....uh, yeah?! She proceeded to tell me that she followed my blog and was praying for us! WOW!!! I can't remember your name, but thank you for that! It was an encouragement to hear!<br /><br />I want to say thank you for your support and prayers. God has truly been good to us and I know your prayers have kept us going the past 9 months. Just 3 months from now will mark the one year anniversary that Kari was diagnosed. What a journey we've been on!!! Not only with Kari's leukemia, but many other things as well. It's an encouragement to look back and see how faithful God has been to us and to know that He will continue to be!<br /><br />Not to sound totally weird here, but please take the time to cherish your children and the time you have with them. None of us are exempt from the hard things in life...don't take it for granted that you have them by your side. Our world totally stood still on July 8th, 2011. I remember staring out the hospital window watching cars go by, people laughing and talking outside, while our lives were halted inside those hospital walls. A career, a nice house, big vacations, everything that represents a "normal" life...those things meant nothing to me after that day. Having Jesus in the center of my life and my children around me means everything. I may never have anything in the eyes of the world, but I want to raise my children in the fear and the admonition of the Lord. I want to raise them to love God and the things of God. I want to focus on working for the Lord and serving Him in every way. Not saying you can't have a career, a nice house and big vacations and serve the Lord...just saying that for me, this is the path God has chosen for me and my children. And I'll gladly walk on this path as long as He's leading the way!<br /><br />We love you!!!</div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892681813991907026.post-82397128177286372552012-03-23T11:53:00.008-07:002012-03-23T13:27:53.647-07:00Guest Blogger from boggsblogs.com<div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 100%; text-align: justify; "><span><span style="font-size: 100%;">Wow! What a </span>privilege<span style="font-size: 100%;"> it is to be a guest blogger standing in for Ashlee, Kari and Malachi! I am Davy from <a href="http://www.boggsblogs.com/">boggsblogs</a>. Our family Davy, Kelly and Odie Boggs has known Ashlee since she was a very young girl. She has always been a fine Christian lady but her true Christian character is shining even more brightly through the severe ups and downs, twists and turns and hills and curves that life has brought to her. We are so proud of her!<br /></span></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 100%; text-align: justify; "><span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 100%; text-align: justify; "><span><span style="font-size: 100%;">Ashlee text some pictures of the kids to me and Kelly Jo yesterday and they are absolutely </span>gorgeous<span style="font-size: 100%;">. We told her that she better post them soon or I would post them myself on our blog. I guess she took me seriously and asked me to post the pictures for her here since her computer is down. I consider it an honor to do as she has asked.</span></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 100%; text-align: justify; "><span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 100%; text-align: justify; "><span><span style="font-size: 100%;">I only have six pictures of Kari and Malachi but I know that Ashlee's millions of regular readers are going to love them. Get ready to smile and cry at the same time. Below these pictures I will post little Kari's prayer during devotions the other night. When I read it I was blown away and took a while to have myself a good cry....</span></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 100%; text-align: justify; "><span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 100%; text-align: justify; "><span><span style="font-size: 100%;">Here are the pictures.</span></span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPnn8kTZ8Sk/T2yz1uAIjjI/AAAAAAAALO0/H0b6XZQwb3c/s1600/photo%2B1-789775.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723146961944088114" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPnn8kTZ8Sk/T2yz1uAIjjI/AAAAAAAALO0/H0b6XZQwb3c/s320/photo%2B1-789775.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aS3VU9pxo1A/T2yz123UWaI/AAAAAAAALPA/OnE5DTEPJfE/s1600/photo%2B2-791433.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723146964323031458" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aS3VU9pxo1A/T2yz123UWaI/AAAAAAAALPA/OnE5DTEPJfE/s320/photo%2B2-791433.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-waLfwzXbo4Y/T2yz2bylPHI/AAAAAAAALPM/4KFqNNgGGuY/s1600/photo%2B3-793433.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723146974235278450" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-waLfwzXbo4Y/T2yz2bylPHI/AAAAAAAALPM/4KFqNNgGGuY/s320/photo%2B3-793433.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wFK3C9Z_NtI/T2yz3AFkLjI/AAAAAAAALPY/ZrJV9h8Nlzg/s1600/photo%2B4-796165.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723146983978577458" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wFK3C9Z_NtI/T2yz3AFkLjI/AAAAAAAALPY/ZrJV9h8Nlzg/s320/photo%2B4-796165.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ig_BB1pTvjM/T2yz3bJi6HI/AAAAAAAALPk/BM_A7Re6fps/s1600/photo%2B5-797543.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723146991243028594" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ig_BB1pTvjM/T2yz3bJi6HI/AAAAAAAALPk/BM_A7Re6fps/s320/photo%2B5-797543.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAEBRjOHNHA/T2yz6ItGjrI/AAAAAAAALPw/6vGtT_cNJK4/s1600/photo-708350.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723147037831499442" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RAEBRjOHNHA/T2yz6ItGjrI/AAAAAAAALPw/6vGtT_cNJK4/s320/photo-708350.JPG" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Does that hurt your eyes with preciousness or what!?!</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: justify; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Now for the prayer that Kari prayed.....</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">Lord we thank you for this day and all you've done for us. </span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">But tomorrow is a new day that I have never been in before Lord and I ask that u would help me and help me to keep fighting this old cancer dragon. </span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">Help Caitlyn and Michael and all of our other cancer friends. </span></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">And help all of our regular friends and family Lord. Lord we ask you to help our blessings and our requests in Jesus name, Amen.</span> </div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; "><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Whew! Praise God! I know that God has promised to hear the prayers of His people and I know that He keeps His Word....But I can not help but believe that prayers like that receive some special attention! </div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Keep right on praying, Kari! God hears you when you pray! There is no doubt about it.</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Friends, let's continue to hold this beautiful family up in prayer. Life goes on for all of us and we have our own "dragons" to fight but I know that many of you hold this family very close to your hearts. Let's continue to make a special effort to be a blessing to Ashlee, Kari and Malachi. Keep praying, keep believing God, keep leaving comments, emailing, texting and calling with encouragement and kind words and consider helping financially as well. <i>(This may end my career as a guest blogger before it even gets started, but I am too far away for Ashlee to shoot me right now.)</i> There is no doubt in my mind that Ashlee could use every dollar that we could send her.</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">In fact, it would be incredible if you would forward this to friends, post the link in other blogs or spread it by word of mouth. I would love for readers right here to flood Ashlee with more than enough for her needs. Wouldn't that be awesome? What do you think?</div></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">I went back into the archives of this blog and found the following information from Sis. Karen Noe that tells how we can help...</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Donations made out to "Kari Kontributions" may be sent straight to the bank at:</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Farmers National Bank</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">P.O. Box 28</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Danville, KY 40422</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">or</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Karen Noe</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">229 Highland Court</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Danville, KY 40422</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">God bless you all.</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Davy</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><a href="http://www.boggsblogs.com/">boggsblogs</a></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Personal: Thanks Kari for allowing me to guest blog on your and Malachi's page. Our family loves you very much. We think you are very brave, courageous and beautiful. I can't wait to see you again and sit down and have some ice cream together! Keep your head up and keep singing!</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; "><br /></div><div class="mobile-photo" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify; ">Your BIG Buddy</div>Ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657480649215202713noreply@blogger.com12